Dumbs

/dʌmz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of dumb; makes less intelligent or oversimplifies something.

Etymology

Conjugated form of the verb 'dumb' in present tense, following standard English verb patterns.

Kelly Says

Though grammatically correct ('he dumbs down the explanation'), people almost always say 'dumb down' rather than just 'dumb,' showing how phrasal verbs have become the preferred form.

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