dumb blonde

The term "dumb blonde" is a harmful stereotype that unfairly portrays blonde individuals, especially women, as lacking intelligence.

Definition

C1Sociocultural

(derogatory, informal)A stereotype that depicts a blonde-haired woman as unintelligent or superficial.

Example

  • The 'dumb blonde' stereotype is often perpetuated in movies and television shows.
  • Calling someone a 'dumb blonde' is both offensive and inaccurate.

C1Sociocultural

(derogatory, rare)A stereotype that portrays a blonde-haired man as lacking intelligence.

Example

  • Even though it's less common, some people still refer to a man as a 'dumb blonde'.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dumb blonde":

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