Definition of SIMPLETON

simpleton

Plural: simpletons

Noun

  • a person lacking intelligence or common sense
  • A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

Origin / Etymology

From simple + -ton (as in a surname). Compare French simplet, Italian semplicione.

Synonyms

simple

Scrabble Score: 13

simpleton: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
simpleton: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
simpleton: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

simpleton: valid Words With Friends Word