Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dush

Slang
/dʌʃ/
Definition
A term often used in informal settings, primarily in certain cultural contexts, to describe a person who is perceived as foolish or annoying.
Examples
  • After he spilled his drink everywhere, everyone called him a dush.
  • She could be such a dush when she doesn’t think before she speaks.
Meaning
The word ‘dush’ connotes a sense of irritation towards someone whose actions are seen as bothersome or silly.
Synonyms
  • Fool
  • Idiot
  • Bonehead
  • Nincompoop