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Harebrain vs Numskull - What's the difference?

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Harebrain is a related term of numskull.


As a noun numskull is

(pejorative) a dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.

harebrain

Not English

Harebrain has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'harebrain':

herbarian

numskull

English

Alternative forms

* numbskull

Noun

(en noun)
  • (pejorative) A dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.
  • (pejorative) A label for a person who refuses to learn or grow mentally.
    • That numskull will never learn how to compose a letter.
  • A traditional name for a fool who serves as the butt of jokes about stupidity.

    • Usage notes

    Numskull is often capitalized as the fictitious name of the traditional fictional butt of jokes.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * numpty, numptie

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