"dim bulb" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɪm ˌbʌlb/ [General-American, Received-Pronunciation] Forms: dim bulbs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dim bulb (plural dim bulbs)
  1. (informal) A person who is slow-witted or stupid. Tags: informal Synonyms: dimbulb, dimwit, dope, dunderhead, nitwit Related terms: dim-bulb [adjective]
    Sense id: en-dim_bulb-en-noun-AHDszpxX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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