nincompoop

noun
UK /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/
US /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/

A nincompoop is a silly person who does foolish things.

He forgot his own birthday, the silly nincompoop.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who lacks good sense or judgment.

Only a nincompoop would leave the car unlocked in this neighborhood.

3. A naive or gullible person easily tricked by others.

The con artist took advantage of every nincompoop in town.

4. A clumsy or inept person who bungles simple tasks.

That nincompoop spilled coffee all over the paperwork again.