chinless wonder

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Definitions of chinless wonder words

noun chinless wonder a person, esp an upper-class one, lacking strength of character 3
noun chinless wonder (Britain, derogatory) An ineffectual upper-class male, typically dim-witted and with a weak or indecisive character, frequently one who gained his position via nepotism or other social connections. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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