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dumbo

[ duhm-boh ]

noun

, plural dum·bos.
  1. a stupid person:

    a class full of dumbos.



adjective

  1. stupid or foolish:

    What a dumbo idea!

dumbo

/ ˈdʌmbəʊ /

noun

  1. slang.
    a slow-witted unintelligent person
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dumbo1

Probably earlier than 1955–60; dumb + -o
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dumbo1

C20: after the flying elephant in Dumbo , the Walt Disney cartoon released in 1941
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Example Sentences

The dumbo octopus is the deepest-dwelling, and arguably the cutest, genus of octopuses.

This video should give Disney enough fodder to create an action-packed Dumbo/Lion King crossover sequel.

Austin and Benedetto joined forces after meeting as neighbors in a former factory building in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

A right turn would have put me in Dumbo, a now-bustling neighborhood with art galleries and restaurants.

The Daily Pic (Venice Biennale Edition): Mathias Poledna uses Dumbo-era craft to score current points.

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