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tonto
noun 4name 2adj 1
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5ADJ.
technical
VERB + TONTO
need, went
TONTO + NOUN
cricket, sales
PREP.
about, from
ADV.
terminally
Definitions
noun
1
Synonym of idiot: someone who is foolish or stupid.
Even us tontos figured that one out.
adj
1
Synonym of crazy.
He told the businessmen that the law that required the certification by the President was ‘tonto’.
His two heroes are both ex-FO types and both terminally tonto about cricket.
noun
1
a traditional Ugandan fermented beverage made from bananas
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Even us tontos figured that one out.
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He told the businessmen that the law that required the certification by the President was ‘tonto’.
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His two heroes are both ex-FO types and both terminally tonto about cricket.
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Yes, and then I got drunk one night and snogged one of his friends, and he went tonto.
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Salespeople may see themselves as Lone Rangers, not in need of any help, save for the occasional advice from a Tonto (or technical sales specialist).
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Hardcastle realized he couldn't go it alone and would need a “Tonto.” He found his trusty sidekick in “Skid” Mark McCormack
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