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Tweedledumb and Tweedledumber

Tweedledumb and Tweedledumber is the alternative form of Tweedledum and Tweedledumber.

Meaning of Tweedledum and Tweedledumber

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)

Questions about Tweedledumb and Tweedledumber

What is Tweedledumb and Tweedledumber the alternative form of?
Tweedledumb and Tweedledumber is the alternative form of Tweedledum and Tweedledumber.

Words near Tweedledumb and Tweedledumber in the dictionary

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

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