Dumbo
noun
A person who is not very smart or easily fooled.
Don't be such a dumbo, you should double-check the contract before you sign it.
Often appears as...
- don't be a dumbo
- such a dumbo
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A small elephant with large ears, main character of a popular Disney movie.
Dumbo learns to fly using his ears as wings.
Often appears as...
- dumbo the elephant
- dumbo movie
noun
A person who is not very smart or easily fooled.
Don't be such a dumbo, you should double-check the contract before you sign it.
Often appears as...
- don't be a dumbo
- such a dumbo
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A small elephant with large ears, main character of a popular Disney movie.
Dumbo learns to fly using his ears as wings.
Often appears as...
- dumbo the elephant
- dumbo movie
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Pejorative Term
Used negatively to criticize someone's intelligence or decisions.
Calling someone a dumbo after they make a mistake is mean.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Speech
Mostly used in casual conversations among friends, not formal situations.
I joked with my friend, 'You locked your keys in the car again? What a dumbo!'
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Can hurt feelings if used seriously; best reserved for lighthearted teasing.
He felt bad after his brother called him a dumbo for dropping the vase.
Pro Tip 1/3Pejorative Term
Used negatively to criticize someone's intelligence or decisions.
Calling someone a dumbo after they make a mistake is mean.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Speech
Mostly used in casual conversations among friends, not formal situations.
I joked with my friend, 'You locked your keys in the car again? What a dumbo!'
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Can hurt feelings if used seriously; best reserved for lighthearted teasing.
He felt bad after his brother called him a dumbo for dropping the vase.
Pro Tip 1/3Pejorative Term
Used negatively to criticize someone's intelligence or decisions.
Calling someone a dumbo after they make a mistake is mean.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Speech
Mostly used in casual conversations among friends, not formal situations.
I joked with my friend, 'You locked your keys in the car again? What a dumbo!'
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Can hurt feelings if used seriously; best reserved for lighthearted teasing.
He felt bad after his brother called him a dumbo for dropping the vase.
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Video examples
The Astronaut of the...
the headless chicken monster in dumbo octopus there's also this crab that's found living at hydrothermal vents in antarctica it has a really hairy chest
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 210 PIPE...
kills and caucuses viewer discretion is advised Dumbo everybody in hello everyone whoever you are in the world and a very
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Phil Robertson
American Celebrity
I'm a highly-educated man, maybe a shocker to some. I have a master's degree. I'm no dumbo.
Quote examples
Phil Robertson
American Celebrity
I'm a highly-educated man, maybe a shocker to some. I have a master's degree. I'm no dumbo.
Example 1 of 1
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