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adj. - Having a mental age of three to seven years.

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Usage examples (35)
  • Adjective : an imbecilic suggestion
  • Her statement is not 'imbecilic' - the basic science is very simple and something that the public doesn't grasp well.
  • A bit about Fred Thompson and the "imbecilic" Wisconsin budget stalemate.
  • It's sad and hilarious in equal measure, but hardly new: fools calling more knowledgeable people 'imbecilic'.
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