Dingbat and Schlemiel

Dingbat

Dingbat noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.
Usage example: a dingbat who was constantly firing off nonsensical letters to the editor
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Schlemiel and dingbat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Schlemiel" instead a noun "Dingbat".

Schlemiel

Schlemiel noun - (Yiddish) a dolt who is a habitual bungler.
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Dingbat and schlemiel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dingbat" instead a noun "Schlemiel".
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