dumbo

[ duhm-boh ]

noun

, plural dum·bos.

1. a stupid person:

   a class full of dumbos.

adjective

1. stupid or foolish:

   What a dumbo idea!

dumbo

/ ˈdʌmbəʊ /

noun

1. slang.
   a slow-witted unintelligent person

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumbo¹

Probably earlier than 1955–60; dumb + -o

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumbo¹

C20: after the flying elephant in Dumbo , the Walt Disney cartoon released in 1941

Example Sentences

The dumbo octopus is the deepest-dwelling, and arguably the cutest, genus of octopuses.

From Nautilus

This video should give Disney enough fodder to create an action-packed Dumbo/Lion King crossover sequel.

From The Daily Beast

Austin and Benedetto joined forces after meeting as neighbors in a former factory building in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

From The Daily Beast

A right turn would have put me in Dumbo, a now-bustling neighborhood with art galleries and restaurants.

From The Daily Beast

The Daily Pic (Venice Biennale Edition): Mathias Poledna uses Dumbo-era craft to score current points.

From The Daily Beast