Dopey: meaning, definitions and examples

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dopey

 

[ หˆdoสŠ.pi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of intelligence

The term 'dopey' describes someone who is not very bright or is lacking in common sense. It is often used to characterize a person who is slow to understand or is easily confused. While it can be used in a light-hearted or playful manner, it may also come off as derogatory. The usage of the word suggests a certain degree of carelessness or stupidity. It is important to be cautious when using this term, as it may offend some individuals.

Synonyms

dull-witted, foolish, gullible, simple-minded

Examples of usage

  • He made a dopey mistake on the test.
  • Don't be dopey; think before you act.
  • She looked dopey after staying up all night.

Translations

Translations of the word "dopey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tonto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tรถricht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒผใƒ”ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloupรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlรบpy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonto

Etymology

The word 'dopey' has its roots in the early 20th century and is believed to be derived from the word 'dope', which originally referred to a thick liquid or a drug. Over time, 'dope' evolved to encompass meanings related to stupidity or foolishness. The suffix '-y' likely served to create an adjective form indicating a characteristic of being like 'dope'. Notably, the term gained popularity through its use in popular culture, most notably associated with 'Dopey', one of the Seven Dwarfs from Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This portrayal contributed to the common understanding of 'dopey' as someone who is innocent and simple-minded, further solidifying its usage in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,524, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.