"dumbassery" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From dumbass + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dumbass|ery}} dumbass + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dumbassery (uncountable)
  1. (slang, vulgar, Canada, US) Immature, foolish behavior; behavior typical of a dumbass. Tags: Canada, US, slang, uncountable, vulgar Synonyms: dumbassity
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