Dopey

//ˈdəʊpi// adj

adj ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Stupid, silly.

    "Some dopey movie actor was standing near us, having a cigarette."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having or revealing stupidity wordnet

Synonyms

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dozydrowsydumbharebrainedabeyantadrowse

Example

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"Tom often has a dopey expression on his face."

Etymology

From dope (“stupid person”) + -y.

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