dumdum

noun
UK: /ˈdʌm.dʌm/
US: /ˈdʌm.dʌm/

  1. A stupid or silly person.

    1. Don't be a dumdum, close the door please.
    2. Only a dumdum would forget their passport at home before such a big trip.

Synonyms

fool idiot moron nitwit stupid foolish
dumdum noun

  1. A type of bullet that expands on impact, causing a larger wound.

    1. The soldier used dumdum bullets during the war.
    2. The use of dumdum bullets is restricted under international agreements due to their devastating effects.
dumdum adjective

  1. Stupid; foolish.

    1. That was a dumdum thing to do.
    2. I felt so dumdum after realizing I locked my keys inside the car.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dumdum" is /ˈdʌm.dʌm/ in British English and /ˈdʌm.dʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dumdum": fool, idiot, moron, nitwit, stupid, foolish.

Example usage of "dumdum": "Don't be a dumdum, close the door please.". More examples on the page.