noun
dumbo
DUHM-boh
Dumbo (noun) means (informal, mildly insulting) A stupid or foolish person. Example: “Nice one, dumbo — you locked the keys in the car again.”
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(informal, mildly insulting) A stupid or foolish person.
"Nice one, dumbo — you locked the keys in the car again."
How to use dumbo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, often affectionate way of calling someone silly or foolish.
When to use it
Informal; can be teasing between friends or mildly insulting depending on tone.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dumbos
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Etymology
From "dumb" plus the informal suffix "-o," used to form casual or mocking nicknames (compare "weirdo," "wino").
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What does “dumbo” mean?
The word “dumbo” means (informal, mildly insulting) A stupid or foolish person. In plain terms, a casual, often affectionate way of calling someone silly or foolish.
How do you pronounce “dumbo”?
“Dumbo” is pronounced DUHM-boh (/ˈdʌmboʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dumbo” in a sentence?
Here is “dumbo” used in a sentence: “Nice one, dumbo — you locked the keys in the car again.”
What part of speech is “dumbo”?
“Dumbo” is a noun.
