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Musclebrain

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(US) A person who actively participates in physical sports, possibly highly skilled in sports, but does not do well in academic activities, like math and science..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (US) A person who actively participates in physical sports, possibly highly skilled in sports, but does not do well in academic activities, like math and science.
  2. (US, slang, derogatory) A large, strong, but inept, bumbling, buffoonish or unintelligent man.

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What does musclebrain mean?

Musclebrain means (US) A person who actively participates in physical sports, possibly highly skilled in sports, but does not do well in academic activities, like math and science..

What is a synonym for musclebrain?

Common synonyms include athlete, jock, bruiser, dumbbell.

What is the opposite of musclebrain?

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How do you use musclebrain in a sentence?

Use musclebrain where its definition matches the intended context.

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