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Dolt

usgb/dəʊlt/Volume
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Informal InsultPlay
Used in casual settings to lightly mock someone's intelligence. Not for formal use. SlideWhen Jake forgot his keys again, his brother called him a dolt.
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Playful TeasingPlay
Sometimes used among friends as a playful insult without serious offense. SlideI told my friend, 'Only a dolt would miss that movie reference!'
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Mild OffensivenessPlay
While offensive, 'dolt' is milder than harsher insults such as 'idiot.' SlideAfter spilling his coffee, he muttered, 'I'm such a dolt.'