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