numpsEtymologyFrom Humphrey, compare Ned and Nellie, respectively from Edward and Eleanor.numps means A diminutive of the male given name Humphrey. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nameA diminutive of the male given name Humphrey.“Humphrey Waspe:[…]And here is a Rogueis the baud o'the cutpurſes, whom I will beat to begin with. Cokes: Numps, Numps. Dame Overdoo: Good Mʳ Humphrey.”nounA fool; a blockhead.“These are villainous engines indeed; but take heart, Numps! here is not a word of the stocks; and you need never stand in awe of any more honourable correction.”