noun
numbnuts
NUHM-nuhts
noun
1
A slang, mildly mocking term for a foolish or clumsy person.
""Watch where you're going, numbnuts," he laughed."
How to Use Numbnuts
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA joking insult for someone acting silly or careless.
When to use it
Very informal and playful rather than genuinely hostile; not appropriate in formal contexts.
Word Forms
numbnuts plural, numbnutses plural
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Etymology
A blend of numb and nuts, both suggesting dullness or foolishness.