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   sim·ple·ton

   /ˈsimpəltən/

   noun

   • 1. a foolish or gullible person: "stop grinning at me like a simpleton"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from simple, on the pattern of surnames derived from place names ending in -ton.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSIMPLETON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A simpleton is an old-fashioned word for a person who lacks the ability to reason and understand. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and translations of simpleton in English and other languages.

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   A simpleton is an idiot — a person without much common sense or intelligence. This is one of many words — such as moron, dummy, and dimwit — that insult a person's intelligence. A simpleton is the opposite of a genius.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSIMPLETON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A simpleton is a person who is stupid or easily deceived. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of this word, and see how it is pronounced and used in sentences.

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   A simpleton is an offensive term for an ignorant, foolish, or silly person. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word simpleton from Dictionary.com.

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   A simpleton is a foolish or ignorant person, or someone who lacks judgment and good sense. Find out the origin, translations, and related words of simpleton in this comprehensive online dictionary.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › simpletonsimpleton noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   A simpleton is an old-fashioned and offensive word for a person who is silly or stupid and can be easily tricked. Learn how to pronounce, use and avoid this word with Oxford University Press.