Definition of doofus
doofus 
noun
- an unintelligent person; "idiot"; "moron".
Dave is such a doofus at times.
- See more words with the same meaning: unintelligent person, idiot.
Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Brigette Goldenberg from Aurora, CO, USA on Sep 16 1997.
- an uncoordinated or nerdy or oafish or otherwise minorly contemptible person.
Citation from "Of Ice and Men", American Dad! (TV), Season 2 Episode 7 (2006) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 03 2013.
notes
- Also spelled dufus.
Last edited on Jun 21 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 21 2009.
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