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Meaning of play dumb

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

play dumb

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To pretend to be mute.

  2. To pretend to be slow-witted or lacking in specific knowledge, usually in order to avoid responsibility or to gain some advantage.