noun

dolt

Dolt (noun) means a stupid or slow-witted person. Example: “Only a dolt would leave the keys in the ignition.”

noun

A stupid or slow-witted person.

"Only a dolt would leave the keys in the ignition."

How to use dolt

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Easily confused with

dote →

dolted past tense, dolts plural, dolts singular

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Only a _____ would leave the keys in the ignition.

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.

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