Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dingleberry
Noun
/ˈdɪŋɡlˌbɛri/
Definition
A small piece of dung or a humorous term used to describe someone who is foolish or incompetent.
Examples
- After the hike, I found a dingleberry on my boot.
- Don’t be such a dingleberry; think before you act!
Meaning
The term can refer to either a literal small piece of feces found in a place where it shouldn’t be, or informally, it can describe a person who acts silly or foolish.
Synonyms
- Fool
- Clown
- Dunce
