Crossword clues for doofus
The Collaborative International Dictionary
doofus \doo"fus\, n. a person who is stupid or inept; -- used contemptuously.
Syn: dingdong, ding-a-ling. [PJC]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
student slang, "dolt, idiot, nerd," by 1960s. "Dictionary of American Slang" says "probably related to doo-doo and goofus."
Wiktionary
n. (context slang English) A person with poor judgment and taste
WordNet
Wikipedia
Doofus is an American alternative comic series by Rick Altergott about two foolish creeps, Doofus and his pal Henry Hotchkiss, and their adventures in Flowertown USA. It was first published in 1994.
Doofus has appeared in various publications, including the Seattle Stranger, Heavy Metal, and comic books published by Fantagraphics Books such as Doofus, Doofus Omnibus, Raisin Pie and later issues of Hate.
Doofus may refer to:
- Doofus Drake, a character on DuckTales
- Doofus (comics), an alternative comic by Rick Altergott
- Dufus (band), an American anti-folk band
Usage examples of "doofus".
I am most assuredly convinced you are the biggest doofus to have ever lived.
He had called me Doofus and smacked me on the back of my head every day for fifteen years.
God to help you not to be such a doofus, so you could watch over Joshua.
So I called Doofus, our zombie dragon, and climbed on his back and told him to gallop as far away as he could.
Ride Doofus there, then grow some ears and eyes and make them tell you what they have heard and seen.
Listen, doofus, what do you suppose is the active ingredient in Roach Prufe?
The President, having finally salvaged his place in history, wasn't about to go down in the record books as a doofus.