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know–nothing
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know–nothing
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know–nothing
/
ˈ
noʊˌnʌθɪŋ/
noun
plural
know–nothings
know–nothing
/
ˈ
noʊˌnʌθɪŋ/
noun
plural
know–nothings
Learner's definition of KNOW–NOTHING
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:
a person who lacks intelligence or knowledge
:
a stupid or ignorant person
He regards his political rivals as a bunch of
know-nothings
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often used before another noun
a bunch of
know-nothing
politicians
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