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- [douf, doof]
- /daʊf, duf/
- /dˈaʊf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [douf, doof]
- /daʊf, duf/
Definitions of dowf word
- adjective dowf dull; stupid. 1
- noun dowf Dull; flat; denoting a defect of spirit, animation, or courage; melancholy; gloomy; inactive; listless; lethargic; pithless; vapid; lacking force; frivolous. 1
- adjective dowf dull;, listless 0
- adjective dowf (of a sound) Dull; hollow. 0
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Origin of dowf
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Old Norse daufr deaf, dull
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Parts of speech for Dowf
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dowf popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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