bimbo

bimbo
/bim"boh/, n., pl. bimbos, bimboes. Slang.
1. a foolish, stupid, or inept person.
2. a man or fellow, often a disreputable or contemptible one.
3. Disparaging and Offensive. an attractive but stupid young woman, esp. one with loose morals.
[1915-20, Amer.; perh. < It bimbo baby]

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