Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doater
noun
ˈdō-tər
Definition
A person who is slow or ineffective, often due to old age or mental decline.
Examples
- “After his retirement, he became a bit of a doater, forgetting things and taking his time with simple tasks.”
- “Some people might see her as a doater, but she has a wealth of life experience to share.”
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is perceived as being out of touch or slow to understand due to their age or condition.
Synonyms
- slowpoke
- dodderer
- fossil
