Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

estafermo

noun
/ɛsˈtɑːfərmoʊ/
Definition
A term used to describe a foolish or slow-witted person.
Examples
  • After failing the math test again, John felt like a total estafermo.
  • The group laughed at the estafermo who couldn’t grasp the simple joke.
  • He was often called an estafermo by his friends for his naive beliefs.
Meaning
Estafermo refers to someone who does not understand things quickly or is considered dull or foolish.
Synonyms
  • fool
  • simpleton
  • dunce
  • clown
  • idiot