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Tweedledum and Tweedledumber

Tweedledum and Tweedledumber noun: two very similar simpletons, with the latter being even less intelligent.

Noun

Tweedledum and Tweedledumber

  1. (derogatory, slang) Two very similar simpletons, with the latter being even less intelligent.
    • - Oh, aren't they sweet?1990, Mama's Family (television sitcom), "Look Who's Breathing" (season 6, episode 18)

Forms of Tweedledum and Tweedledumber

alternative formTweedledumb and Tweedledumber

Origin of Tweedledum and Tweedledumber

Blend of Tweedledum and Tweedledee + dumber.

Questions about Tweedledum and Tweedledumber

What does Tweedledum and Tweedledumber mean?
Tweedledum and Tweedledumber means two very similar simpletons, with the latter being even less intelligent.
What part of speech is Tweedledum and Tweedledumber?
Tweedledum and Tweedledumber is a noun.

Words near Tweedledum and Tweedledumber in the dictionary

  1. Tweedle-dees
  2. Tweedle-dum
  3. Tweedle-dums
  4. tweedled
  5. Tweedledum and Tweedledee
  6. Tweedledum and Tweedledumber
  7. Tweedledumb and Tweedledumber
  8. tweedler
  9. tweedlers
  10. tweedles
  11. tweedlike

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