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Dumbo

usgb/ˈdʌmbəʊ/Volume
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Pejorative TermPlay
Used negatively to criticize someone's intelligence or decisions. SlideCalling someone a dumbo after they make a mistake is mean.
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Mostly used in casual conversations among friends, not formal situations. SlideI joked with my friend, 'You locked your keys in the car again? What a dumbo!'
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Can hurt feelings if used seriously; best reserved for lighthearted teasing. SlideHe felt bad after his brother called him a dumbo for dropping the vase.