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Grammar : Noun
Spell : doh-doh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdoʊ doʊ



Definition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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