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What is the origin of the term "numb nuts"?

Question #101908. Asked by rudebugatti.

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It possibly originated as a derogatory slang term in the military (Marine Corps), directed at recruits/trainees by drill instructors.

link http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/numbnuts

link http://www.answers.com/topic/numbnuts

Dec 26 2008, 11:20 AM
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