dopey

or dop·y

[ doh-pee ]

adjective

, Informal.

, dop·i·er, dop·i·est.

1. stupid; inane:

   It was rather dopey of him to lock himself out.

2. sluggish or befuddled from or as from the use of narcotics or alcohol.

dopey

/ ˈdəʊpɪ /

adjective

1. slang.
   silly
2. informal.
   half-asleep or in a state of semiconsciousness, as when under the influence of a drug

Derived Forms

• ˈdopiness, noun
• ˈdopily, adverb

Other Words From

• dopi·ness dopey·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dopey¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; dope + -y ¹

Example Sentences

When conservatives attempt to respond with "No, you're the weird ones," gambit, they invariably cite the good kind of "weird," often with fun and life-affirming examples: drag shows, or the way Harris laughs at dopey mom jokes.

From Salon

Such criminal heroes take on dopey authority figures that are fun for audiences to root against, whether it's sanctimonious cops, rich bankers, or fancy nobles whose wealth needs a little forcible redistribution.

From Salon

Emerson sometimes feels as if the Kings are testing him: “Can we make it so dopey that Emerson won’t do it? But I’ve defeated them.”

From New York Times

Gilbert is vaguely dopey but ingratiating.

From New York Times

It was so totally incongruous with the hot girl it emanated from, so unexpectedly and endearingly dopey, you couldn’t help but laugh at her laughing at her own joke.

From Salon

Related Words

• dumb
• idiotic
• silly