birdbrained


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bird·brain

 (bûrd′brān′)
n. Slang
A person regarded as silly or stupid.

bird′brained′ adj.
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birdbrained

adjective
Slang. Given to lighthearted silliness:
Informal: gaga.
Slang: dizzy.
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Prime Minister, such a decision is a waste of time because people will easily get around it and you will only end up further humiliating yourself." Clearly, they are as birdbrained as he is.
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