Dum som en stokk
What does Dum som en stokk mean? Dum som en stokk is a Norwegian mild that translates to “thick as a brick / dumb as a post” in English.
Literal Translation
dumb as a stump / log
Meaning & Usage
"thick as a brick / dumb as a post"
An idiomatic expression calling someone hopelessly stupid.
Examples in the Wild
Han er dum som en stokk. (He is dumb as a post.)
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
A classic Norwegian rural saying. Comparing someone to a stump or log implies they have no more sense than an inanimate piece of wood.
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