Dimbo means: A dimwit or idiot.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
dimbo
(British, slang) A dimwit or idiot.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(British, slang) A dimwit or idiot.
Origin: , influenced by bimbo. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents
Dimbo means: A dimwit or idiot.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
dimbo means: A dimwit or idiot.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Cluster: fool
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Why is this section here?
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(Australian, slang) An idiot, a fool.
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(derogatory, slang, dated) A stupid or foolish person.
- imbo72%
Australian slang for an idiot or fool — a dismissive term for someone acting stupidly. It has the blunt, abbreviated quality of Australian insult slang and is used informally without particular venom. The word may derive from 'imbecile' or 'imbo' as a clipped form, or it may be an independent coinage. It carries a similar weight to 'drongo' or 'dill' in Australian usage.