"addle-brain" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: addle-brains [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} addle-brain (plural addle-brains)
  1. (derogatory) A foolish or dull-witted person. Tags: derogatory Synonyms (foolish or dull-witted person): dimwit, idiot, imbecile, moron
    Sense id: en-addle-brain-en-noun-BYXzZXOa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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