Synonyms

dumbo

American

[duhm-boh] / ˈdʌm boʊ /

noun

plural

dumbos

a stupid person.

a class full of dumbos.

adjective

stupid or foolish.

What a dumbo idea!

dumbo British

/ ˈdʌmbəʊ /

noun

slang a slow-witted unintelligent person

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Etymology

Origin of dumbo

Probably earlier than 1955–60; dumb + -o

Example Sentences

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It’s a transportive experience that washes away the noise of Dumbo tourists and chugging ferries.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was available in-person for a limited time, from Aug. 5 to 10, at OddFellows’ Dumbo location.

From Salon

Dan Kim, a creative director at New York advertising agency McCann, has considered leaving his mid-range club, Dumbo House, an outpost of Soho House in Brooklyn.

From Salon

The “Snow White” opening number is less than that of Tim Burton’s re-imagining of “Dumbo” in 2019, which went on to gross $353 million worldwide and was considered a disappointment.

From Los Angeles Times

We were so lucky to be able to open up again last winter inside the historic Empire Stores building in DUMBO.

From Salon

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