Doofus: meaning, definitions and examples
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doofus
[ หduหfษs ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น idiota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Dummkopf
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ gลupek
๐ฏ๐ต ใฐใ
๐ซ๐ท idiot
๐ช๐ธ tonto
๐น๐ท aptal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญู ู
๐จ๐ฟ hlupรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ hlupรกk
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌจ่
๐ธ๐ฎ bedak
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญfl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะผะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ tonto
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,408, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.