# simpleton

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsɪmpəltən/ · frequency rank #53,253

## Definitions
1. A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/simpleton