A numnick is an integer encoded in a format similar to Base64. This encoding is used in IRCu Protocol 10 (P10) inter-server communications. The encoding uses characters from the set of upper and lower case English letters (a-z), digits zero (0) through nine (9), and the open () and close () square brackets.
HOWEVER, I use it as an Anglicised version of the Yiddish Nudnick, meaning a pest, a bore, sometimes used as a term of endearment. If you read the official definition above it translates to an anorack or nurd.
When someone is boring you with their exploits as a train-spotter or fisherman or their grandchildren, they are a numnick.
When your child/partner does somethingsilly or endearing, with great affection you say "You are a numnick, but I love you".
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.
Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.