short bus
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Stupid; dumb; slow.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Dave's not too bright - probably was a short bus kid when he was younger.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “short bus” mean?
Stupid; dumb; slow.
Is “short bus” formal or informal?
short bus is generally derogatory, slang.