adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A stupid or clumsy person; a cretin. derogatory, informal
2. 2
   The brain of such a person. derogatory, informal

   "Bungo would gladly have put a bullet in Mr. King's little pea brain."

Adjective

1. 1
   Stupid, clumsy, idiot derogatory, informal

Synonyms

All synonyms

addlebrainaddleheadaddlepateairheadbeefheadblockhead

Antonyms

All antonyms

brain surgeonrocket scientist

Example

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"Bungo would gladly have put a bullet in Mr. King's little pea brain."

Etymology

From pea + brain; compare pea-sized.

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