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Juggins
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a gullible, easily fooled, or naive person
Dialect
British
British
Grammatical Information
What is the origin of the term "juggins" and how is it used?
"juggins" is an English slang term that dates back to the 19th century, originally used in Britain to describe a simple, foolish, or naive person. The exact origin is unclear, but it may come from a surname used generically to label someone easily duped. The word conveys gullibility or a lack of sophistication and appeared in informal speech, literature, and humorous commentary. It is mildly derogatory, used to tease or criticize someone for being easily fooled, and is never neutral.
Examples
The juggins handed over cash to the obvious street scammer.
