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- [doh-pee]
- /ˈdoʊ pi/
- /dopy/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doh-pee]
- /ˈdoʊ pi/
Definitions of dopy word
- adjective dopy stupid; inane: It was rather dopey of him to lock himself out. 1
- adjective dopy sluggish or befuddled from or as from the use of narcotics or alcohol. 1
- noun dopy Alternative spelling of dopey. 1
- adjective dopy silly, also dopey 1
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Origin of dopy
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900; dope + -y1
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Parts of speech for Dopy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dopy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dopy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dopy
adj dopy
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- dazed — If someone is dazed, they are confused and unable to think clearly, often because of shock or a blow to the head.
- comatose — A person who is comatose is in a coma.
- dreamy — of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.
- drugged — Pharmacology. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being.
adjective dopy
- sleepy — ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.