blinkard

noun

blink·​ard

ˈbliŋkə(r)d

plural -s

1

archaic : one that blinks with or as if with weak eyes

2

: a stupid, slow-witted, or obtuse person

Word History

Etymology

blink entry 1 + -ard

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