Meaning & use
Numbskull
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A stupid or foolish person.
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Only a numbskull would leave the car keys in the ignition overnight.
Stop being such a numbskull and read the instructions.
A note on using this word
Also spelled 'numskull'; combines 'numb' and 'skull' to suggest a mind that doesn't function well.
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