Forrest Gump

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A simple-minded but good-hearted person who becomes involved in historically significant events by chance; (derogatory, potentially offensive) a simpleton, a fool.

Word forms

Forrest Gump Forrest Gumps

Etymology

From the title character in the novel Forrest Gump (1985) or its film adaptation (1994).

Derived words

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