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knuckle dragger

noun

Etymology

An allusion to the practice of some large primates of walking on all fours with their knuckles close to the ground.

Definitions

  1. A large, strong, and rather dimwitted person.

    • Mickey was wide receiver on the St. Rita Football Team in 2007—a big strapping, robust south side knuckle dragger and chick magnet.
    • The scientists were frustrated by the constant need to have knuckle draggers following them like mother hens.

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