bampot
English
Alternative forms
- barmpot
- bam
Etymology
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Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbæm.pɒt/
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Noun
bampot (plural bampots)
- (Scotland, slang, derogatory) An idiot; an objectionable and foolish person.
- No-one up there really believes Scotland is some kind of terrorism magnet, whatever the bampots in London think.
Usage notes
- This term is often used affectionately among close friends.