Lamebrain: meaning, definitions and examples

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lamebrain

 

[ หˆleษชmหŒbreษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insulting term

The term 'lamebrain' is a derogatory expression used to describe someone who is perceived as foolish or lacking intelligence. It combines the words 'lame' and 'brain' to imply that the person's thinking is impaired or deficient. Often used in informal contexts, this term reflects a dismissive attitude towards the intellectual capabilities of the individual being addressed. Although it might be used humorously, it can also carry a significant weight of offense depending on the context.

Synonyms

dimwit, dunce, fool, simpleton

Examples of usage

  • He called his friend a lamebrain for forgetting the meeting.
  • Stop acting like a lamebrain and think before you speak.
  • She felt like a lamebrain after mixing up the dates.
  • Don't be a lamebrain; just read the instructions.

Translations

Translations of the word "lamebrain" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dummkopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„šใ‹่€… (orokamono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ idiota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด (babo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚ (ahmaq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blbec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ (shวŽguฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bedak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั–ะฝั–ะบัั–ะท (tusiniksiz)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜ (boroti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ idiota

Word origin

The term 'lamebrain' has its origins in the English language, where 'lame' has historically been associated with a deficiency or weakness, often referring to a physical impairment, particularly in locomotion. This notion of weakness is metaphorically extended to mental capability with the usage of 'brain,' suggesting a lack of functional intellect. It emerged in informal speech during the 20th century as a colloquial insult directed primarily at individuals exhibiting poor decision-making or intellectual shortcomings. While its use increased in American slang, it reflects a broader trend in language where physical descriptors are applied to mental attributes, creating vivid and often disparaging comparisons. It is important to note that such terms can perpetuate stigma, particularly against those with actual cognitive impairments, and reflect societal attitudes towards intelligence and capability.