Crank and Nincompoop

Crank

Crank noun - A person of odd or whimsical habits.

Nincompoop and crank are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nincompoop" instead a noun "Crank".

Nearby Words: cranked, cranking

Nincompoop

Nincompoop noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.
Usage example: quit acting like a nincompoop, because I know you are smarter than that

Crank and nincompoop are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crank" instead a noun "Nincompoop".

How words are described

little little crank little nincompoop
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