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bird-brain

A person who lacks intelligence or who makes stupid decisions. You're such a bird-brain. I can't believe you got stranded on the highway because you didn't put enough gas in your car! Geez, he keeps pulling on a door that's clearly marked "push"—what a bird-brain. Are you a bird-brain? Why would you touch the alarm when the sign clearly says "DO NOT TOUCH" in bold red letters?

bird-brained

Characterized by stupidity, foolishness, or a lack of foresight. You're so bird-brained. I can't believe you got stranded on the highway because you didn't put enough gas in your car! What kind of bird-brained idiot jammed this paper in here? Are you bird-brained? Why would you touch the alarm when the sign clearly says "DO NOT TOUCH" in bold red letters?
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birdbrain

1. n. a stupid-acting person. I’m such a birdbrain. I forgot my driver’s license, officer.
2. and birdbrained mod. stupid. Look, you birdbrained idiot, you are dead wrong!

birdbrained

verb
See birdbrain
See also: birdbrain
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