Doofus

//ˈduːfəs//

Word Type

Noun

The word "doofus" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Etymologically Related To

deaf

Context

slang

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

simple simpleton

Related Terms

doof doofy

Related Terms

doof doofy

Synonym Network

boob dimwit

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