Meaning & use

Doofuses

noun·Everyday

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Plural of 'doofus,' an informal, mildly affectionate term for a stupid, foolish, or clumsy person.

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The two doofuses managed to lock themselves out of the car twice in one day.

Stop acting like doofuses and help me carry these boxes.

A note on using this word

'Doofus' is generally used in a light-hearted, teasing way rather than as a harsh insult.

Words with a similar meaning

foolsgoofballsdimwits

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