tonto — meaning in English

English meaning

• clod noun A lump of earth, clay, or turf.
• dim adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
• goof noun A mistake or blunder.
• thick adj Having a large distance between opposite surfaces; not thin.

Senses

tonto is used for these senses in English:

• clod A stupid person; a dolt.
• dim (colloquial) Not smart or intelligent.
• goof (US, Canada, MTE, informal) A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.

clod — full definition

1. noun A lump of earth, clay, or turf.
2. noun An awkward or foolish person.

dim — full definition

1. adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
2. adjective Not very intelligent or quick-witted.
3. adjective Unclear, faint, or hard to make out.
4. verb To make something less bright, or to become less bright.

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