What does dunce mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.