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numpses

numpses is the plural of numps.

Meaning of numps

Noun

numps (plural numpses)

  1. (obsolete) A fool; a blockhead.
    • These are villainous engines indeed; but take heart, Numps! here is not a word of the stocks; and you need never stand in awe of any more honourable correction.1673, Samuel Parker, A Reproof to the Rehearsal Transprosed

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Questions about numpses

What is numpses the plural of?
Numpses is the plural of numps.

Words near numpses in the dictionary

  1. numnahs
  2. numnas
  3. nump
  4. Numpad
  5. numps
  6. numpses
  7. numptie
  8. numpties
  9. numpty
  10. numptyish
  11. nums

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