Dummiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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dummiest
[ ˈdʌm.i.ɪst ]
extreme ignorance
Dummiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'dumb,' which indicates a person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or common sense in the most extreme manner. It is often used informally and can be considered derogatory.
Synonyms
foolishest, most ignorant, silliest.
Examples of usage
- He made the dummiest decision of his life.
- That was the dummiest comment I've ever heard.
- She's always coming up with the dummiest ideas.
- Don't be the dummiest person in the room.
- I can't believe I fell for the dummiest trick.
Translations
Translations of the word "dummiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais burro
🇮🇳 सबसे बेवकूफ
🇩🇪 der Dümmste
🇮🇩 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
🇸🇮 najgloplejši
🇮🇸 dummastur
🇰🇿 ең ақымақ
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სულელი
🇦🇿 ən axmaq
🇲🇽 el más tonto
Etymology
The word 'dumb' originates from the Old English word 'dumb,' which originally meant 'silent' or 'unable to speak.' In Middle English, it evolved to include the connotation of lacking the ability to express oneself verbally, and over time, it also came to refer to a lack of intelligence. The superlative form 'dummiest' likely developed in the late 19th or early 20th century as colloquial speech became more prominent, particularly in American English. Its usage reflects a growing tendency to use the term not only to describe silence but also to denote foolishness or a lack of insight. This evolution highlights how language adapts over time, often picking up additional meanings based on social and cultural shifts.