English Explanatory Dictionary

crate shy of a load

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gullible simpleton.

Word forms

crate shy of a load

Etymology

From the common saying "one X short of Y", meaning not living up to what is normal or expected. Compare one fry short of a Happy Meal.

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