puke for brains

noun

An unintelligent person.

First used 20th c.

Meanings

nounpuke for brains (plural puke for brains)

alternative puke-for-brains

  1. colloquialderogatoryAn unintelligent person.First known use 20th c.

    Synonyms: shit for brains, alcatote, asshat, arsehole, asshole, bayard, berk, birdbrain

Synonyms & antonyms

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