blond

blond bombshell

A voluptuous, alluring blond woman. Primarily heard in US. Marilyn Monroe is probably the most famous blond bombshell of all time. Suddenly, a blond bombshell walked in, and every man in the room stopped dead in his tracks.

See also: blond, bombshell

blond moment

An action that is unintelligent, forgetful, strange, or foolish. The use of "blond" comes from the stereotype that people with blond hair are not as smart. For that reason, it can be considered somewhat derogatory. I thought Mom knew Joe's phone number, but she's having a blond moment and can't remember it either.

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have a blond moment

To do something unintelligent, forget something, or act strangely, often foolishly. The use of "blond" comes from the stereotype that people with blond hair are not as smart. For that reason, it can be considered somewhat derogatory. I thought mom knew Joe's phone number, but she's having a blond moment and can't remember it either.

See also: blond, have, moment

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blond moment

n. a lapse in thinking, something like a senior moment. Sorry. I was having a blond moment. And that’s hard for a redhead.

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