Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dumbo
noun
/ˈdʌm.boʊ/
Definition
A person who is perceived as foolish or stupid.
Examples
- Despite his intelligence, he felt like a dumbo for forgetting the simplest facts during the quiz.
- She called him a dumbo jokingly after he tripped over his own feet.
Meaning
The term ‘dumbo’ is often used to describe someone who makes foolish choices or has trouble understanding something complex.
Synonyms
- fool
- nincompoop
- dunce
- simpleton