Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dum-dum
Noun
/ˈdʌm ˌdʌm/
Definition
A term used to describe someone who is perceived as foolish or lacking intelligence.
Examples
- “Don’t be a dum-dum, think before you speak!”
- “His dum-dum comments made everyone chuckle.”
Meaning
Typically used in informal contexts to refer to a person who acts in a silly or ignorant manner.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- dunce
- simpleton
