Meaning & use
doofus
A stupid, clumsy, or foolish person, used in a mild and often affectionate way.
See it in a sentence
I felt like such a doofus after locking my keys inside the car again.
Stop acting like a doofus and just ask her for help.
A note on using this word
Doofus is informal and typically used affectionately or humorously rather than as a harsh insult.
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