Lamebrains Meaning in English
word · lemma: lamebrain
ˈleɪm.bɹeɪnz
LAYM-braynz
ˈleɪm.breɪnz
LAYM-braynz
Definition
A slang, slightly old-fashioned word used to insult someone by calling them very stupid, foolish, or thoughtless.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal/slang; often playful but can be offensive. Usually plural ('lamebrains') to refer to a group. Sounds old-fashioned or humorous; rarely used seriously. Similar to 'blockhead' or 'nitwit'. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: tontos - idiotasPortuguese (BR): cabeças-ocas - idiotasPortuguese (PT): cabeças ocas - parvosChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Hindi: मूर्ख लोग - बेवकूफArabic: أغبياء - حمقىBengali: গাধা - খানকি (অশ্লীল অর্থে নয়)Russian: тугодумы - болваныJapanese: 間抜け - ばか者Vietnamese: đồ ngốc - đầu óc bã đậuKorean: 멍청이 - 바보들Turkish: salaklar - aptallarUrdu: بیوقوف - احمقIndonesian: bodoh - tolol
Example Sentences
Those lamebrains forgot to lock the door.
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Don’t be lamebrains, follow the instructions!
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Who came up with this lamebrains idea?
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I can't believe those lamebrains left the car running all night.
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The boss called us lamebrains after we messed up the order.
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You lamebrains really think that's going to work?
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