Dumb Definition

dumb
adjective
  1. slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; "so dense he never understands anything I say to him"; "never met anyone quite so dim"; "although dull at classical learning, at mathematics he was uncommonly quick"- Thackeray; "dumb officials make some really dumb decisions"; "he was either normally stupid or being deliberately obtuse"; "worked with the slow students"
  2. temporarily incapable of speaking; "struck dumb"; "speechless with shock"
  3. lacking the power of human speech; "dumb animals"
  4. unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

"Dumb" in song lyrics

See how dumb is used in real songs:

  • "Now you wanna start acting dumb"
    2 Live Crew — C'mon Babe
  • "I know what's happenin', don't think I'm dumb"
    2 Live Crew — Here I Come
  • "I'm 13, but I ain't dumb"
    2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha

Words that rhyme with dumb

Usage tips for "dumb"

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