chinless wonder



chinless wonder

A self-important upper class British man who is considered by others to be stupid or inexperienced. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Jill's incompetent manager is just a chinless wonder who got his job because he happens to be friends with the CEO.
See also: chinless, wonder

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gilbertakhil-BER-tah (Dutch), jeel-BER-tah (Italian)Dutch, Italian
Goodman['gudmən]
DeaconDEE-kənEnglish (Modern)
WilbertVIL-bərt, WIL-bərtDutch
Lachlan-Scottish, English (Australian)
DariyaDAH-ree-yahUkrainian