noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who actively participates in physical sports, possibly highly skilled in sports, but does not do well in academic activities, like math and science. US
2. 2
   A large, strong, but inept, bumbling, buffoonish or unintelligent man. US, derogatory, slang

Synonyms

All synonyms

athleteathletebirdbrainbruiserbruiserbuffoon

Etymology

From muscle + brain.

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