Masculine
Dummerjan
Meaning
dunce, idiot
Concepts
Synonyms
Dumpfbacke
Blödian
Schafskopf
Döskopp
Spatzenhirn
Strohkopf
Stiesel
Flachwichser
Kindskopf
Mondkalb
Doofkopf
Spatzengehirn
Vollhonk
Dummbratze
Pappnase
Blödel
Hohlbirne
Tuppe
Kretin
Translations
Etymology
Univerbation of dummer + Jan, literally “stupid John” (16th century). The optionally lengthened vowel as well as the byform above are due to influence of Grobian, Schlendrian (of different formation).
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