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  • adjective Confused, groggy, semi-conscious.
  • adjective Foolish, stupid

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  • adjective stupid and confused

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  • "I've got lots of brains," said the wombat. "You listen to them rattle." He shook his head and it rattled beautifully.

    (The Muddle-headed Wombat, by Ruth Park)

    June 9, 2007