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dim bulb

British

noun

informal a slow-witted unintelligent person

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Despite its proximity, it’s a dim bulb that is so faint that it demands a decent telescope to be seen at all.

From Scientific American • Oct. 6, 2023

So it is understandable that Rivera in particular would embrace the glow that comes with a win that, upon further examination, might be a dim bulb.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2022

Chris Smith may be a dim bulb, but he's trying to cross Peacemaker over into the light to burn brighter.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2022

As her traumatized acolytes, anxiety-ridden Gretchen and dim bulb Karen, Ashley Park and Kate Rockwell make for thoroughly enjoyable semi-hostages to Regina’s hardhearted whims.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2017

We were put in a cramped yard with only the sky as a roof and a dim bulb for light, a space so small and dank that we remained standing all night.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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