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Forrest Gump en · NOUN

Etymology

From the title character in the novel Forrest Gump (1985) or its film adaptation (1994).

Meanings

1. (figuratively) A simple-minded but good-hearted person who becomes involved in historically significant events by chance; (derogatory, potentially offensive) a simpleton, a fool.
   • At a recent conference, I remarked that I felt a little like the Forrest Gump of interest rate futures. One accident after another has placed me in the company of people who have been innovative thinkers and doers in the futures business... 2003, Galen. Burghardt, The Eurodollar Futures and Options Handbook, page xxxix:
   • So, how do you present a two-week usability study of Quickenloans.com to senior leadership in Forrest Gump style? 2006, John S. Pruitt, Tamara Adlin, The Persona Lifecycle: Keeping People in Mind Throughout Product Design, page 410:

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Deriveds

Forrest Trump