stupid person

stupid person
noun
a person who is not very bright
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The economy, stupid!

Syn:
Derivationally related forms: ↑stupid (for: ↑stupid)
Hypernyms: ↑simpleton, ↑simple
Hyponyms:

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • stupid — stupidly, adv. stupidness, n. /stooh pid, styooh /, adj., stupider, stupidest, n. adj. 1. lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull. 2. characterized by or proceeding from mental dullness; foolish; senseless: a stupid question. 3.… …   Universalium

  • stupid — 1. adjective /ˈst(j)uːpɪd/ a) Lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence. Many people think that dummies are stupid and not very clever. b) To the point of stupor. Neurobiology bores… …   Wiktionary

  • stupid — stu•pid [[t]ˈstu pɪd, ˈstyu [/t]] adj. er, est, n. 1) lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull 2) characterized by or proceeding from mental dullness; foolish; senseless: a stupid question[/ex] 3) tediously dull, esp. due to lack of… …   From formal English to slang

  • stupid — adj. (stupider, stupidest) adj. & n. adj. 1 unintelligent, slow witted, foolish (a stupid fellow). 2 typical of stupid persons (put it in a stupid place). 3 uninteresting or boring. 4 in a state of stupor or lethargy. 5 obtuse; lacking in… …   Useful english dictionary

  • stupid — /ˈstjupəd / (say styoohpuhd) adjective 1. lacking ordinary activity and keenness of mind; dull. 2. characterised by, indicative of, or proceeding from mental dullness: a stupid act. 3. tediously dull or uninteresting: a stupid book. 4. in a state …  

  • person — per|son [ pɜrsn ] noun count *** 1. ) an individual human, usually an adult. The plural is people, but in formal or official language the form persons is used: Tickets cost $50 per person. She s the type of person who is always happy to help out …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • person */*/*/ — UK [ˈpɜː(r)s(ə)n] / US [ˈpɜrs(ə)n] noun [countable] Word forms person : singular person plural people Get it right: person: The usual plural form of person is people (not persons), and this is used in all ordinary contexts: Wrong: Children… …   English dictionary

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