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A foolish, silly, deranged or stupid person
Police sergeant- What does he look like?
Rose- He looks distinguished

Onslow -He looks like a barmpot.
Police sergeant- Can you narrow that down a bit? Does he have any distinguishing features?
Onslow -He was carrying a bucket and spade. Daisy- He was going to the seaside.
Police sergeant- With his bucket and spade....
Onslow- I told you, barmpot
Barmpot by Random Stooge May 28, 2018
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Old fashioned word used in the north of England to describe a person who is mischievous or clowning around. Often proceeded with an adjective; silly/daft
Stop running in the house, you're gonna break summat ya silly barmpot

Young boy: "Were you there at Jesus's crucifixion Nan?"
Old woman: "Don't be daft you cheeky barmpot"
Barmpot by BBMonkeyMan December 15, 2021
Related Words
Away ye go ya "Bampot" ye!
bampot by Michael Steel September 24, 2003
A well used Scottish word (normally used in Glasgow) to describe a headcase, or a person slightly unstable usually through drink.
Och no hen, I'm no gonnae be oot drinking with that wee balmpot Stevie the neet.
Balmpot by Jimmy Bastart August 3, 2009
Barnpot is used to describe somebody unintelligent and stupid.
Steve: "What is 10% of 350, John?"
John: "3.5 i think..."
Steve: "John you barnpot, it's 35..."
barnpot by 1v1OnRustM9 December 6, 2015
A Scottish term meaning 'hooligan' or 'trouble-maker'.

Other descriptions here mention 'stupid person' or 'clumsy idiot'. I wouldn't use bampot in either of those senses but, instead, go for 'fanny' and 'pleb' respectively.
Mind yersel aroond him, he's a pure bampot.

Whit ur ye dain ya bampot? Pit the hawf brick doon!
bampot by Stalkerro March 27, 2016

Bampottery 

Originated from the famous history teacher, Mr Ossowski. To act like, or talk like a bampot in the school or workplace.
"I believe there is bampottery in this classroom, enemies will be fired out and punishment excerices WILL BE AWARDED!" - Mr O
Bampottery by Ginga Ninja June 16, 2004
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He is high school liquid, he ate lunch with the nerds and hung out with the jocks after school.
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