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have a short memory

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.69 in modern English

Syllables
have a short- mem-o-ry
IPA
32
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To forget things quickly, especially negative things that should have an impact on one's decision.

Inflected Forms

has a short memory (present, singular) having a short memory (participle, present) had a short memory (participle, past) had a short memory (past)

Phrases

mind like a sieve

Frequently Paired Words

mind like a sieve

Questions

What does have a short memory mean?
To forget things quickly, especially negative things that should have an impact on one's decision.

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