dodo

do·do

noun \ˈdō-(ˌ)dō\

plural dodoes or dodos

Definition of DODO

1

a : an extinct heavy flightless bird (Raphus cucullatus syn. Didus ineptus of the family Raphidae) of the island of Mauritius that was larger than a turkey and was related to the pigeon b : an extinct flightless bird (Raphus solitarius) of the island of Réunion similar to and closely related to the dodo

2

a : one hopelessly behind the times b : a stupid person

Examples of DODO

1. That dodo can't do anything right.
2. I feel like a complete dodo.

Illustration of DODO

Origin of DODO

Portuguese doudo, from doudo silly, stupid

First Known Use: 1628

Related to DODO

Synonyms: antediluvian, Colonel Blimp, fogy, fossil, fud, fuddy-duddy, mossback, reactionary, stick-in-the-mud, stuffed shirt

Antonyms: hipster, modern, trendy

Related Words: conservative, rightist, Tory; mandarin, old hand, old-timer, veteran; old maid

Near Antonyms: liberal, progressive, radical

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