ninnyhammer

noun

nin·​ny·​ham·​mer ˈni-nē-ˌha-mər How to pronounce ninnyhammer (audio)
: ninny

Examples of ninnyhammer in a Sentence

what kind of ninnyhammer would believe that? don't just stand there like a ninnyhammer —give me some help

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ninnyhammer was in 1592

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Cite this Entry

“Ninnyhammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ninnyhammer. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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