dumb comment
[/dʌm ˈkɒment/]
nounpl: dumb comments
comentário burro / comentário idiota / comentário estúpido
1. A remark or statement that is perceived as unintelligent, thoughtless, or lacking in sense
His dumb comment about her appearance really upset everyone at the meeting.
O comentário burro dele sobre a aparência dela realmente chateou todos na reunião.
2. An ill-considered or tactless remark made without thinking of consequences
That was a dumb comment to make in front of the boss.
Esse foi um comentário idiota para fazer na frente do chefe.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'dumb comment' is widely used in casual speech to dismiss or criticize someone's statement. In professional settings, it's considered disrespectful. Brazilian Portuguese speakers often use 'burro' (dumb/donkey) more frequently in casual contexts than Americans use the English equivalent in formal settings. The phrase reflects a direct, sometimes blunt approach to criticism in both cultures.
NYC Slang
trash take / weak comment / corny remark
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