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Dopey

Verb / ˈdəʊpi: / Another word for dopey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dopey means silly or foolish.

Synonyms & similar words

goosey jerky dopy gooselike anserine foolish goosy silly foolish stupid dim-witted dull daft goofy idiotic simple-minded witless dippy airheaded birdbrained dumb dense slow-witted gullible naive unintelligent scatterbrained

Example sentences

  1. 1. The dog looked dopey with its tongue hanging out.
  2. 2. She made a dopey mistake in her math homework.
  3. 3. The movie was filled with dopey characters.
  4. 4. He wore a dopey hat that made everyone laugh.
  5. 5. The teacher gave us a dopey assignment that was too easy.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Don't be so dopey!' said Alice, 'you know you're growing too.' - Lewis Carroll
  • 2. 'The only thing I know is that people think I'm dopey.' - Patrick Dempsey
  • 3. 'It's dopey and fun to be silly, and it's nice to have that side to show.' - Rachel Bilson

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