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What does "simpleton" mean and when's it used?

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Rebecca

"Simpleton" is a bit of an offensive word. It means a foolish or gullible person. Ex: He was a hidden genius, but many people thought he was a simpleton. Ex: Don't call others simpleton. They might be really smart.

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