bampot

English

Alternative forms

• barmpot
• bam

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbæm.pɒt/

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Noun

bampot (plural bampots)

1. (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.