dodo
word
Definition
The dodo was a large, flightless bird native to the island of Mauritius that became extinct in the 17th century.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a zoological or historical term. Calling someone a 'dodo' can mean they're naive or slow-witted (informal), though this is less common.
Spanish: dodoPortuguese (BR): dodôPortuguese (PT): dodôChinese (Simplified): 渡渡鸟Chinese (Traditional): 渡渡鳥Hindi: डोडो पक्षीArabic: طائر الدودوBengali: ডোডোRussian: додоJapanese: ドードーVietnamese: chim dodoKorean: 도도새Turkish: dodo kuşu - dodoUrdu: ڈوڈوIndonesian: burung dodo
Example Sentences
The dodo could not fly.
basic
The dodo is extinct.
basic
People have only seen pictures of the dodo.
basic
The phrase 'dead as a dodo' means something is completely gone.
natural
I felt like a dodo when I forgot my keys again.
natural
Scientists study the dodo to learn about extinction.
natural