Dopiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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dopiest
[ ˈdoʊpiɪst ]
slang usage
The term 'dopiest' is a superlative form of 'dopey', which originates from the character Dopey in Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. It is used to describe someone who is extremely foolish or stupid, often in a light-hearted or humorous context. Commonly found in informal speech, it emphasizes a high degree of cluelessness or silliness.
Synonyms
dim-witted, foolish, ignorant, silly, stupid
Examples of usage
- He's the dopiest person I've ever met.
- After that blunder, I felt like the dopiest fool on the planet.
- She gave me the dopiest look when I told her the news.
Translations
Translations of the word "dopiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais estúpido
🇮🇳 सबसे बेवकूफ
🇩🇪 am dümmsten
🇮🇩 paling bodoh
🇺🇦 найдурніший
🇵🇱 najgłupszy
🇯🇵 最も愚かな
🇫🇷 le plus stupide
🇪🇸 el más tonto
🇹🇷 en aptal
🇰🇷 가장 멍청한
🇸🇦 الأغبى
🇨🇿 nejhloupější
🇸🇰 najhlúpejší
🇨🇳 最愚蠢的
🇸🇮 najgloblji
🇮🇸 hefur verið heimskasti
🇰🇿 ең ақымақ
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სულელი
🇦🇿 ən axmaq
🇲🇽 el más tonto
Etymology
The word 'dopey' is derived from the word 'dope', which has multiple meanings, including a reference to drugs or, more colloquially, a state of being slow-witted or foolish. The character Dopey in Disney's animated film, released in 1937, greatly popularized the term. In the film, Dopey is characterized by his lack of speech and childlike demeanor, embodying a charm that contrasts with his perceived lack of intelligence. This representation has influenced cultural perceptions of the word, allowing 'dopey' and its superlative 'dopiest' to enter everyday vernacular as humorous descriptors for behaviors or actions that appear foolish. Over time, the term has evolved, finding its place in various forms of media and social interactions, frequently employed in a light-hearted manner to poke fun at oneself or others.