smooth-brainedとは 意味・読み方・使い方

形容詞

smooth-brained (comparative more smooth-brained, superlative most smooth-brained)

1. (of an animal) Having a brain which is naturally smooth in appearance.
2. (of a human) Lissencephalic; having a brain which lacks convolutions due to malformation.
3. (slang, derogatory) Stupid, foolish; ignorant.
   • 2018, Collin Yeo, "Preach, Manic Street Preachers", North Coast Journal, 22 February 2018, page 25:

     All because a group of the wealthiest people on the planet since the pharaohs have convinced a bunch of smooth-brained rubes that “well-regulated” means that nearly everyone can get their very own murder machines.

   • 2020, Jasmyne Keimig, "Smooth-Brained Reality TV Is Here to Stay", The Stranger, 5 May 2020:

     Although the pandemic might halt the production of these reality shows for the time being, smooth-brained reality shows aren't going anywhere.

   • 2020, Allan Perez, "Protesting virus is slap in face for healthcare workers", Turlock Journal, 12 May 2020:

     Turlock residents, always eager to make themselves look like smooth-brained losers, committed an incredible act of selfishness on Saturday.

   • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:smooth-brained.

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus:stupid