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play dumb
The correct spelling is play dumb.
How to pronounce play dumb
verb
Say it like: Plaee- du-mb
The correct spelling is play dumb. To pretend to be mute.
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Definition
verb
- 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.
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