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dim bulb

noun

Definition of dim bulb 

slang

: dimwit

Examples of dim bulb in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of dim bulb

1927, in the meaning defined above

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dim bulb

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dim bulb

: a person who is not very smart

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