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The phrase "nupid stigger" likely originated in the early 20th century in the border regions of Belgium and northern France. The word "nupid" comes from an old French dialect word nupide, meaning someone clumsy but well-meaning. "Stigger" was a slang term used in some English-speaking areas for a wandering handyman or tinkerer. Combined, “nupid stigger” became a lighthearted way to describe someone who often messed things up — but with good intentions. It was commonly used by factory workers and tradespeople to refer affectionately to those lovable, well-meaning klutzes. Though mostly forgotten today, the phrase still pops up in certain families and local sayings as a quirky bit of working-class history.
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