light in the head

light in the head
   of low intelligence
   Not a turnip on Hallowe'en:
    The kid's a little light in the head. His brother takes care of him. (Sanders, 1970)
   Perversely, one such might also be described as thick.

How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. . 2014.

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