Doofus: meaning, definitions and examples

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doofus

 

[ หˆduหfษ™s ]

Context #1

silly person

A doofus is a silly, foolish, or awkward person. They often make clumsy mistakes or say silly things without realizing it. Doofus is a lighthearted and humorous way to describe someone who is not very bright or socially adept.

Synonyms

clumsy person, fool, idiot

Examples of usage

  • He's such a doofus, always tripping over his own feet.
  • Don't be such a doofus, you forgot your keys again!

Translations

Translations of the word "doofus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐเฅเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dummkopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฐใ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌจ่›‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bedak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญfl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonto

Word origin

The origin of the word 'doofus' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in American slang in the mid-20th century. It is likely derived from the word 'goof' or 'goofus', which also mean a foolish or clumsy person. Over time, 'doofus' has become a popular term to playfully tease someone for their silly or awkward behavior.