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Definition

A large, strong, and rather dimwitted person.

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Origins

An allusion to the practice of some large primates of walking on all fours with their knuckles close to the ground.

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In Context

  • "Mickey was wide receiver on the St. Rita Football Team in 2007—a big strapping, robust south side knuckle dragger and chick magnet."
  • "The scientists were frustrated by the constant need to have knuckle draggers following them like mother hens."
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Also Said As

  • Neanderthal