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has a short memory

has a short memory is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 has a short memory

What is has a short memory the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Has a short memory is the third-person singular simple present indicative of have a short memory.

Words near has a short memory in the dictionary

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

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