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Dunce

/dʌns/noun
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A dunce refers to a person who is seen as slow to learn or intellectually lacking, often evoking a mix of pity and amusement in social or educational settings. This term has shifted from its historical roots to become a lighthearted jab at someone's mistakes in modern usage, though it can still carry a sting of insult.

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