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had a short memory

had a short memory is the simple past and past participle of have a short memory.

Meaning of have a short memory

Verb

have a short memory (third-person singular simple present has a short memory, present participle having a short memory, simple past and past participle had a short memory)

  1. To forget things quickly, especially negative things that should have an impact on one's decision.

Questions about had a short memory

What is had a short memory the simple past and past participle of?
Had a short memory is the simple past and past participle of have a short memory.

Words near had a short memory in the dictionary

  1. had a run for it
  2. had a say
  3. had a screw loose
  4. had a seat
  5. had a shit
  6. had a short memory
  7. had a sixpenny bit up one's backside
  8. had a snootful
  9. had a stab
  10. had a tantrum
  11. had a thick head

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