“Mouth-breathing” As Slang For Stupidity

frant26

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Interesting, never heard the "mouth breather" insult:

From the condition of a "mouth-breather" it is but a short step to one of two results—more often both: deafness, and that peculiarly stupid, sleepy, inane, foolish expression of countenance so characteristic of the "mouth-breather". (1892)​

"Mouth-breathing" as slang for stupidity
 

PleaseDoo21

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this isn't anything new, people who breathe through their mouth in most cases look unintelligent and unattractive.
 

Anders86

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They use "mouth breather" several times in Stranger Things and other pop culture.
 

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