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blond bombshell
A voluptuous, alluring blond woman. Primarily heard in US. Marilyn Monroe is probably the most famous blond bombshell of all time. Suddenly, a blond bombshell walked in, and every man in the room stopped dead in his tracks. A: "Are you sure you wouldn't be happier dating a blond bombshell like her instead of a flat-chested brunette like me?" B: "You know, I've always thought that blond bombshells were way overrated."
blond moment
An action that is unintelligent, forgetful, strange, or foolish. The use of "blond" comes from the stereotype that people with blond hair are not as smart. For that reason, it can be considered somewhat derogatory. I thought Mom knew Joe's phone number, but she's having a blond moment and can't remember it either. All right, I must be having a blond moment because I'm totally blanking on that girl's name, and I've known her for years! Did I really write 2 + 2 = 5? Yikes, talk about a blond moment!
have a blond moment
To do something unintelligent, forget something, or act strangely, often foolishly. The use of "blond" comes from the stereotype that people with blond hair are not as smart. For that reason, it can be considered somewhat derogatory. I thought Mom knew Joe's phone number, but she's having a blond moment and can't remember it either. All right, I must be having a blond moment because I'm totally blanking on that girl's name, and I've known her for years! Did I really write 2 + 2 = 5? Yikes, I really had a blond moment there!
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blond moment
n. a lapse in thinking, something like a senior moment. Sorry. I was having a blond moment. And that’s hard for a redhead.
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