Synonyms for dodo
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : doh-doh |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdoʊ doʊ |
Top 10 synonyms for dodo Other synonyms for the word dodo
- blockhead
- clod
- clodpate
- dolt
- dullard
- dumbbell
- dumbo
- dummkopf
- dunce
- eccentric
- fellow
- fogey
- fool
- fossil
- fuddy-duddy
- galoot
- goon
- halfwit
- idiot
- ignoramus
- imbecile
- knothead
- knucklehead
- lamebrain
- lunkhead
- meathead
- miser
- moron
- nitwit
- numskull
- oaf
- old fogey
- old fogy
- sap
- simpleton
- stick-in-the-mud
- stupid
- yo-yo
Définition of dodo
Origin :- 1620s, from Portuguese doudo "fool, simpleton," an insult applied by Portuguese sailors to the awkward bird (Didus ineptus) they found on Mauritius island. The last record of a living one is from 1681. Applied in English to stupid persons since 1886.
- As in codger : noun elderly person
- As in dumbo : noun dummy
- As in fogy : noun square
- As in dolt : noun stupid person
- As in dumbbell : noun stupid person
- Suppose I'd taken a knock like that, Dodo, I'd be glad of friendliness from someone.
- Extract from : « The Skin Game (Fourth Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
- Dodo; he's too—not pugilistic—the other one with a pug-naceous.
- Extract from : « The Skin Game (Fourth Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
- I want to enjoy things, Dodo, and you can't do that when everybody's on the hate.
- Extract from : « The Skin Game (Fourth Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
- It's something to do with Dawker, Dodo, and that man with him.
- Extract from : « The Skin Game (Fourth Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
- If I stay with you, I'd try to be good, and not be cross to Dodo, and so on.
- Extract from : « Uncle Tom's Cabin » by Harriet Beecher Stowe
- Why, Eva, you've really taken such a fancy to Dodo, that I shall be jealous.
- Extract from : « Uncle Tom's Cabin » by Harriet Beecher Stowe
- The last time we were there, Dodo and I, I found two old rotten apples.
- Extract from : « Molly Brown's Senior Days » by Nell Speed
- Because, if you refuse, and Dodo refuses, the whole thing will be spoilt.
- Extract from : « Fruits of Culture » by Leo Tolstoy
- “Then we have had this long run for nothing,” complained the Dodo, breathlessly.
- Extract from : « Dick, Marjorie and Fidge » by G. E. Farrow
- “A glass bun and a bath of milk, please,” prompted the Dodo.
- Extract from : « Dick, Marjorie and Fidge » by G. E. Farrow
Antonyms for dodo
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