"dimbo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dimbos [plural]
Rhymes: -ɪmbəʊ Etymology: Blend of dim + dumbo, influenced by bimbo. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|dim|dumbo}} Blend of dim + dumbo, {{m|en|bimbo}} bimbo Head templates: {{en-noun}} dimbo (plural dimbos)
  1. (British, slang) A dimwit or idiot. Tags: British, slang Related terms: himbo

Inflected forms

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