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play dumb

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  1. play dumbverb

    To pretend to be mute.

  2. play dumbverb

    To pretend to be slow-witted or lacking in specific knowledge, usually in order to avoid responsibility or to gain some advantage.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of play dumb in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of play dumb in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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