Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dingleberry
noun
/ˈdɪŋɡlˌbɛri/
Definition
A type of small, sticky matter found on the fur of animals, often referring to dried feces or a similar substance.
Examples
- After the hike, my dog came back with several dingleberries stuck to his fur.
- Don’t be such a dingleberry; think before you act!
Meaning
The term dingleberry can refer to an unpleasant or undesirable particle clinging to fur, but it is also used colloquially to describe a person who is foolish or incompetent.
Synonyms
- mess
- fool
- clutz
- nitwit
