Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dufus
noun
/ˈduːfəs/
Definition
A foolish or incompetent person.
Examples
- “I can’t believe he forgot his keys again, what a dufus!”
- “She called him a dufus for trying to fix the car without any knowledge of mechanics.”
Meaning
The term ‘dufus’ is often used in a light-hearted or teasing manner to refer to someone who makes silly mistakes or lacks intelligence.
Synonyms
- fool
- clutz
- dimwit
- nincompoop
