dumbo
word
Definition
A slang, informal word used to call someone stupid or foolish, often as an insult or joke. It can also refer to the Disney elephant character, but is more commonly used as an insult.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and can be offensive; mainly used by children or in a playful insult among friends. Usually not appropriate in formal contexts. Can refer to the famous Disney elephant, but context usually clarifies which meaning is intended.
Example Sentences
Don't call your brother a dumbo.
basic
Come on, you’re not a dumbo—everyone forgets things sometimes.
natural
His friends teased him and called him dumbo after he tripped.
natural
He felt like a dumbo after making that mistake.
basic
Stop acting like a dumbo in class.
basic
Whenever I mess up, my little sister calls me dumbo and laughs.
natural