dim bulb

noun

Synonyms of dim bulbnext
slang
: dimwit

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Examples of dim bulb in a Sentence

He was considered something of a dim bulb by his coworkers.
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Georgie, a big-hearted dim bulb, is working for Jim, who owns a tire store or something. — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024 While there are dim bulbs in both parties, a special lighting area should be designed for Alabama Senator and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 25 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dim bulb was in 1927

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“Dim bulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dim%20bulb. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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