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bonkler.

A dimwit or fool.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɒŋklə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈbɒŋklɚ/General-American
  1. A dimwit or fool.

    rare
  2. A member of a group of idiots, especially a member of a Three Stooges type group of eccentrics.

    specifically
Where this word comes from

From Japanese ぼんくら (bonkura). Introduced to English by Azumanga Daioh. Possibly influenced by bonkers.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.