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having a short memory

having a short memory is the present participle and gerund 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 having a short memory

What is having a short memory the present participle and gerund of?
Having a short memory is the present participle and gerund of have a short memory.

Words near having a short memory in the dictionary

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

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