Doofus

usgb/ˈduːfəs/
noun

A person who is foolish or unintelligent.

I can't believe he forgot to bring his backpack to school, what a doofus!
Visual representation of "doofus" - A person who is foolish or unintelligent.

Often appears as...

  • act like a doofus
  • what a doofus

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Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used mainly in casual conversation among friends or on social media. Not for formal situations.

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After he tripped over his own feet, everyone called him a doofus.
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Mild Insult

It's a playful insult for small mistakes or silly behavior, not for serious criticism.

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She wore her shirt inside out like a total doofus today.
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Not Global

It’s understood in English-speaking countries but may not be known in other cultures.

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My British cousin called his friend a doofus, and we all laughed.
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