ду́ра — meaning in English

English meaning

• dummy noun A model or replica of a person or object, used as a stand-in.
• fool noun A person who acts or thinks without good sense or judgment.
• idiot noun A foolish or stupid person, or someone who makes a very poor decision.
• imbecile noun An insulting term for a stupid or foolish person.
• stupid adj Lacking intelligence or common sense.

Senses

ду́ра is used for these senses in English:

• dummy A figure of a person or animal used by a ventriloquist; a puppet.
• fool (pejorative) A person with poor judgment or little intelligence.
• idiot (pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.
• imbecile (pejorative) A fool, an idiot.

dummy — full definition

1. noun A model or replica of a person or object, used as a stand-in.
2. noun (informal) A stupid person, or a mild term of address.
3. noun (British) A pacifier; a rubber or plastic nipple given to a baby to suck on.
4. noun A fake or non-functional version of something, used for practice, testing, or deception.
5. verb (sports) To fake a pass, kick, or move to deceive an opponent.

fool — full definition

1. noun A person who acts or thinks without good sense or judgment.
2. noun Historically, a jester employed to entertain a royal court.
3. verb To trick or deceive someone.
4. noun A British dessert made of pureed fruit folded into cream or custard.

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