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Dopey for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'doʊpi

What does Dopey really mean?

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Alright, kiddo, let's talk about the word "dopey." Do you know Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs? Well, you remember the dwarf who was kinda slow and sleepy, right? That's "dopey." So when we say someone is "dopey," we mean they're a bit silly or just not very smart. It's like their brain is moving at a slower pace than others, just like the dwarf in the story.

But wait, there's another meaning for "dopey." Sometimes when people are feeling drowsy or sleepy, maybe because they didn't get enough sleep or they're feeling a bit sick, we might say they're looking or acting "dopey." It's like they're not fully alert or awake, kind of like in a dreamy state. So, "dopey" can mean a bit slow in the head or feeling sleepy and not fully alert.

You can also think about it this way: imagine someone who just woke up from a nap. They might be a little groggy and slow to react, right? That's kind of like being "dopey." It's all about moving a bit slower mentally or physically than usual.

So, to sum it up, "dopey" can mean acting a little silly or not being very smart, or feeling sleepy and not fully awake. It's like your brain or body is moving in slow motion instead of at regular speed. Hope that makes sense! If you have any other questions, just let me know.

Revised and Fact checked by David Williams on 2023-11-14 23:44:34

Dopey In a sentece

Learn how to use Dopey inside a sentece

  • When I watched the movie Snow White, I saw one of the Seven Dwarfs named Dopey. He was funny and always seemed a little silly.
  • Yesterday, my friend stayed up very late playing video games. Today, he looks tired and his movements are slow, like a Dopey sloth.
  • Sarah accidentally put sugar instead of salt in her cookies. When she tasted them, they had a strange, sweet flavor. Her brother called them Dopey cookies.
  • During art class, Tim tried to paint a tree, but he accidentally mixed all the colors together. The result was a messy and Dopey-looking tree.
  • In the fairy tale, there was a Dopey ogre who always forgot where he put his treasure. He would often search for it in the wrong places.

Dopey Synonyms

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