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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dunce

/dʌns/ noun · British & US
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What does dunce mean?

noun

A person who is slow to learn or of low intelligence; a foolish or stupid person. A dunce cap, a cone-shaped hat, was traditionally worn by a student who had been punished for misbehaving or for not doing their homework.

Example

"The teacher put a dunce cap on the student who had not done his homework."

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