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Definition

A very basic or minimal level of intelligence.

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In Context

  • "anyone with half a brain"
  • "Anyone with half a brain should have known what to do."
  • "Well, if he had half a brain, then we wouldn't be having this conversation."
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See Also

  • brainless
  • half-assed
  • half-brained
  • half-hearted
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