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ning-nong

Pronunciation /ˈnΙͺΕ‹nΙ’Ε‹/
noun
informal Australian, New Zealand
A fool.

Origin
Mid 19th century of unknown origin.

An Australian ning-nong might be called a ding-dong in the USA. In Britain, though, a prat.

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