ばか — meaning in English

English meaning

• dimwit noun An informal, mildly insulting term for a stupid or slow-witted person.
• dumb adj Stupid or unintelligent; showing poor judgment.
• imbecile noun An insulting term for a stupid or foolish person.

Senses

ばか is used for these senses in English:

• dimwit (pejorative) A person who is deficient in intelligence.
• dumb (informal, pejorative, especially of a person) Stupid.
• haka A group dance of New Zealand's Maori people featuring rhythmic chanting, vigorous facial and arm movements, and foot stamping. Traditionally a war dance, today it is also performed to welcome guests, as a mark of respect at occasions such as commemorations and funerals, as a challenge to opposing teams at sports events, and for artistic purposes.
• imbecile (pejorative) A fool, an idiot.

dumb — full definition

1. adj Stupid or unintelligent; showing poor judgment.
2. adj (dated, now considered offensive as applied to people) Unable to speak.
3. adj Not equipped with intelligent or programmable features.
4. adv (informal) Very; extremely.

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