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    Dumay (en. Dumay)

    /dy.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who is inept in their work or actions.
    This dumay made another mistake in his report.
    Ce dumay a encore fait une erreur dans son rapport.
    An individual who acts recklessly or clumsily.
    Don't be a dumay, think before you act.
    Ne sois pas un dumay, réfléchis avant d'agir.

    Etymology

    The word 'dumay' comes from French slang, likely derived from 'dumm' in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to behave like a dumay
    To act in a clumsy or incompetent manner.
    se comporter comme un dumay
    stop acting like a dumay
    To stop making silly mistakes.
    arrêter de jouer les dumays
    he is not a dumay
    Indicating that someone is not as incompetent as they seem.
    ce n'est pas un dumay

    Related Words

    blunder
    A mistake or clumsiness.
    gaffe
    stupidity
    A stupid action or statement.
    bêtise
    ineptitude
    Lack of ability or competence.
    inaptitude

    Slang Meanings

    A derogatory term for someone who often fails.
    He forgot his project again, what a dumay!
    Il a encore oublié son projet, quel dumay!
    Used to denounce ridiculous behaviors.
    Look at what he did, it's really dumay.
    Regarde ce qu'il a fait, c'est vraiment dumay.