Associations to the word «Dunce»

Wiktionary

DUNCE, noun. One backward in book learning; a child or other person dull or weak in intellect; a dullard; a dolt.
DUNCE CAP, noun. A conical hat one pupil is forced to wear to indicate he is a dunce.
DUNCE CAP, noun. The topological space obtained by identifying the sides comprising the boundary of a triangle, two sides with consistent orientation and the third with the reverse orientation.
DUNCE CAPS, noun. Plural of dunce cap
DUNCE HAT, noun. A conical hat one is forced to wear to indicate he is a dunce.
DUNCE HAT, noun. The topological space obtained by identifying the sides comprising the boundary of a triangle, two sides with consistent orientation and the third with the reverse orientation.
DUNCE HATS, noun. Plural of dunce hat

Dictionary definition

DUNCE, noun. A stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence.

Wise words

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