dimbulb

[ dim-buhlb, -buhlb ]

nounSlang.
  1. a stupid person; dimwit.

Origin of dimbulb

1
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; dim + bulb

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British Dictionary definitions for dim bulb

dim bulb

noun
  1. informal a slow-witted unintelligent person

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