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IN BRIEF: n. - (Yiddish) a dolt who is a habitual bungler.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
  Synonyms: chump, fool, gull, mark, patsy, fall guy, sucker, schlemiel, soft touch, mug

 
 
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