smooth-brained

adjective

Having a brain which is naturally smooth in appearance.

Meanings

adjectivesmooth-brained (comparative more smooth-brained, superlative most smooth-brained)

comparative more smooth-brained · superlative most smooth-brained

  1. Having a brain which is naturally smooth in appearance.
  2. Lissencephalic; having a brain which lacks convolutions due to malformation.
  3. derogatoryslangStupid, foolish; ignorant.

    Turlock residents, always eager to make themselves look like smooth-brained losers, committed an incredible act of selfishness on Saturday.

    2020 May 12, Allan Perez, “Protesting virus is slap in face for healthcare workers”, in Turlock Journal
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    All because a group of the wealthiest people on the planet since the pharaohs have convinced a bunch of smooth-brained rubes that “well-regulated” means that nearly everyone can get their very own murder machines.

    2018 February 22, Collin Yeo, “Preach, Manic Street Preachers”, in North Coast Journal, page 25

    Although the pandemic might halt the production of these reality shows for the time being, smooth-brained reality shows aren't going anywhere.

    2020 May 5, Jasmyne Keimig, “Smooth-Brained Reality TV Is Here to Stay”, in The Stranger

    Synonyms: addlebrained, addlepated, airheaded, bee-brained, beef-witted, soft, beefheaded, beetle-headed

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Chicago

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