"dimbus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dimbuses [plural]
Etymology: From dim. Compare dimbo. Etymology templates: {{m|en|dim}} dim, {{m|en|dimbo}} dimbo Head templates: {{en-noun}} dimbus (plural dimbuses)
  1. (slang) A foolish or stupid person. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-dimbus-en-noun-YT1x5Sla Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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