dolt — a stupid person; a dull, slow-witted individual
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a stupid person; a dull, slow-witted individual
Pronunciation (IPA): /doʊlt/
Korean meaning: 바보, 멍청이; 둔하고 느린 사람
Korean pronunciation: **돌**트
Example Sentences
- My brother is such a dolt - he tried to charge his phone by putting it in the microwave.
- The teacher called him a dolt for forgetting his own name during roll call.
- I felt like a complete dolt when I realized I'd been pushing a pull door for five minutes.
dolt
NOUN//doʊlt//
a stupid person; a dull, slow-witted individual
The office dolt holds his coffee mug upside down in confusion
The dolt touched a bolt and got a shocking jolt!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Dutch 'dol' meaning stupid or foolish, influenced by the Old English word 'dolt' which may derive from a Scandinavian source. The word entered English in the 16th century to describe a person lacking intelligence.
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📝Examples
“My brother is such a dolt - he tried to charge his phone by putting it in the microwave.”
“The teacher called him a dolt for forgetting his own name during roll call.”
“I felt like a complete dolt when I realized I'd been pushing a pull door for five minutes.”
“Stop acting like a dolt and pay attention to the instructions.”
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