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Well, according to Google dictionary, a ninny is a foolish person.

In the Cyclopes, the Giant calls Odysseus a ninny because Polyphemus (the Cyclops) is mad about being stabbed in the eye and going blind, so as an insult, he calls Odysseus a ninny. Hope this helps!

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