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deaf and dumb unable to hear or speak. (Used without any intended malice, but no longer considered polite. Sometimes euphemized as "hearing and speech impaired.") Fred objected to being called deaf and dumb. Aunt Clara—she was deaf and dumb, you know—lived to be over 100. How dumb do you think I am? Inf. Your question is insulting. I am not stupid. (Shows agitation. An answer is not expected or desired.) Mary: Are you really going to sell your new car? Sally: Come on! How dumb do you think I am? Tom: Do you think you could sneak into that theater without paying? Bob: Good grief! How dumb do you think I am? play ignorant and play dumb to pretend to be ignorant [of something]. I played ignorant even though I knew about the surprise party. John played dumb when I asked him if he knew who had been on the telephone. See also: play How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A primary instrument for prosecuting the war on humanity in the West is, and has been, the mainstream media, which have been hugely responsible for the dumbing down and rotting out of their audiences' minds and souls. The hint that dumbing down the curriculum was the way to go can be found in the remarks made by junior high school Principal A. What they're promoting is going dumb, and in more than one way," says Arnold, referring to the style of dance popular in the Bay Area--going stupid, going dumb, getting hyphy--as well as the mental numbing and dumbing down of hip-hop music. |
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