what does mensa mean? Stupid? I can't find it in the dictionary.

Question

What does "mensa" or "menso" mean is it a slang work? As a teen I heard it as an insult to call one stupid is that right?

Yes, to call someone stupid menso/a can work. - jolt, Nov 13, 2010

Answer 1

Funny that Mensa is an organization for folks with IQ's greater than 140

......but limited language skills :-) - lagartijaverde, Nov 14, 2010

Answer 2

En España no he oído jamás esa palabra. Según la Real Academia española "menso" o "mensa" significa " tonto" en algunos países latinoamericanos como Méjico.

http://buscon.rae.es/draeI/SrvltGUIBusUsual?LEMA=menso

Answer 3

I have heard "menso"used quite a bit in Mexico (specifically in the state of Jalisco). It means "tonto" or and does not carry a terribly mean feeling to it, at least not when I have heard it.

Answer 4

Menso means stupid or foolish. I however, have heard stupido and tonto used more by Spanish speakers on tv than menso. I do not know if menso is a slang word.

Answer 5

The word "menso" or "mensa" is a slang word. In Latinoamerica . This word comes from Mexico. There is a popular Mexican comedian, teen oriented tv production launched in the 70's named "El chavo del Ocho" than often used the word "menso" as foolish in a comedian way. The origin of the word must come from an ironic reference for members of "Mensa International" commented by our friend Echoline, founded in England year 1946. Being a Mensans (members of mensa society) could be a menso in Mexico. Lol

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Answer 6

you can also use imbécil for that.