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dotish
What does dotish mean?
Lacking sense; behaving in a doltish or absent-minded way. Also spelt dottish.
"How you so dotish to lock the keys inside the car?"
Origin
Caribbean English, from 'doltish'; common in both Trinidad and Barbados.
Frequently asked questions
What does dotish mean?
It means stupid, foolish or silly; behaving in a doltish or absent-minded way.
Where does dotish come from?
It's Caribbean English derived from 'doltish', common in both Trinidad and Barbados.
How do you use dotish?
You'd say someone is 'so dotish' when they do something senseless, like locking keys in the car.
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