241: nimrod Aug 6, 2015

'Nimrod' actually means a "skillful hunter." This is a biblical word that comes from the name of the great-grandson of Noah, one of the most powerful biblical kings. During the golden age of American animation, Bugs Bunny called Elmer Fud a 'nimrod' in an episode of Looney Tunes. There are a few words that have changed through sarcasm over time, such as 'nice', but in this case it is similar to calling someone 'Einstein' sarcastically.