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dim bulb

noun

Definition of dim bulb

slang
: dimwit

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Examples of dim bulb in a Sentence

  1. He was considered something of a dim bulb by his coworkers.

First Known Use of dim bulb

1927

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DIM BULB Defined for English Language Learners

dim bulb

noun

Definition of dim bulb for English Language Learners

  • : a person who is not very smart

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