noun
dolt
dolt
Dolt (noun) means a stupid or slow-witted person. Example: “Only a dolt would leave the keys in the ignition.”
noun
1
A stupid or slow-witted person.
"Only a dolt would leave the keys in the ignition."
How to use dolt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn insulting word for someone acting foolishly or stupidly.
When to use it
Mildly old-fashioned and informal; often used half-jokingly rather than as a serious insult.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dolts
- Third person singular
- dolts
- Past tense
- dolted
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Only a _____ would leave the keys in the ignition.
Etymology
From an old dialect word "dold," meaning stupid or confused, related to "dull."
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What does “dolt” mean?
The word “dolt” means a stupid or slow-witted person. In plain terms, an insulting word for someone acting foolishly or stupidly.
How do you pronounce “dolt”?
“Dolt” is pronounced dolt (/doʊlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dolt” in a sentence?
Here is “dolt” used in a sentence: “Only a dolt would leave the keys in the ignition.”
What part of speech is “dolt”?
“Dolt” is a noun.
