Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dimbo

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: dim-bo
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dimwit or idiot.

British usage; Slang

Etymology

Blend of dim + dumbo, influenced by bimbo.

Usage

British usage
Slang

Inflected Forms

dimbos (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

himbo

Rhymes With

limbo bimbo jimbo akimbo himbo mimbo

Questions

What does dimbo mean?: A dimwit or idiot.
Where does dimbo come from?: Blend of dim + dumbo, influenced by bimbo.

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