Definition of DUMBBELL

dumbbell

Meanings

Plural: dumbbells

Noun

  • an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle
  • an ignorant or foolish person
  • A weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end.
  • A bell with no clapper, used as bell-striking practice or to strike as a form of physical exercise
  • A stupid person.

Origin / Etymology

From dumb (“silent”) + bell.

Synonyms

boob, booby, dope, dummy, pinhead

Scrabble Score: 15

dumbbell is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dumbbell is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dumbbell is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

dumbbell is a valid Words With Friends word