Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dimbulb
Noun
/ˈdɪm.bʌlb/
Definition
A person who is not very intelligent or is slow to understand things.
Examples
- He acted like a dim bulb in the meeting, missing the key points of the discussion.
- Calling her a dim bulb wasn’t fair; she simply took longer to process the information.
- Despite being a bit of a dim bulb, he had a good heart and tried his best.
Meaning
The term is often used informally and can imply a lack of brightness or insight in someone’s thoughts or actions.
Synonyms
- dullard
- simpleton
- dimwit
- fool
