General
dumber than a bag of hammers
What does dumber than a bag of hammers mean?
A blunt way of calling someone remarkably unintelligent.
"Sweet as can be, but dumber than a bag of hammers."
Origin
Southern/American comedic simile; a bag of hammers has no wits at all.
Frequently asked questions
What does "dumber than a bag of hammers" mean?
It's a blunt way of saying someone is very unintelligent.
Is it offensive?
It's an insult, but usually a jokey one, sometimes softened with affection like "sweet as can be, but dumber than a bag of hammers."
Are there similar sayings?
Yes, "dumb as a box of rocks" carries the same meaning.
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