Dodo

/ˈdoʊ.doʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, flightless bird that was native to the island of Mauritius and is now extinct.

The dodo was a peculiar bird that lived on the island of Mauritius before it became extinct in the late 17th century.

A foolish or stupid person.

Don't be such a dodo; think critically before making a decision.

An outdated or obsolete person or thing.

With the rise of smartphones, many consider the flip phone to be a dodo of the past.

A term used derogatorily for someone who is perceived as overly simple or naive.

He may be a bit of a dodo, but his kind heart makes him endearing.

The term 'dodo' is of uncertain origin, possibly from the Portuguese 'doudo' meaning 'fool' or 'simpleton'.

as dead as a dodo

completely dead or obsolete.

dodo brain

a term used to describe someone as slow-witted or foolish.

extinction

the end of an organism or a group of organisms.

endangered

at risk of extinction.

fossil

the preserved remains of a past organism.

A foolish or incompetent person.

He's such a dodo when it comes to fixing things.

Someone who is outdated or out of touch with modern trends.

You’re still using that old phone? You’re such a dodo!