dumbledore Definition
- 1a bumblebee
- 2a silly person
Using dumbledore: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dumbledore" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dumbledore buzzed around the flowers in the garden.
Example
Don't be a dumbledore and forget your keys again!
Example
He acted like a dumbledore, always making silly mistakes.
dumbledore Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dumbledore
as busy as a dumbledore
very busy or active
Example
She's been as busy as a dumbledore, running errands all day.
mad as a dumbledore
crazy or insane
Example
After staying up all night, he was as mad as a dumbledore.
dumbledore's army
a fictional student organization in the Harry Potter series, led by Harry Potter, that teaches practical defense against the dark arts
Example
In the fifth book of the series, Harry Potter forms Dumbledore's Army to teach his fellow students how to defend themselves against the dark arts.
Origins of dumbledore
from Middle English 'dumbledor', meaning 'humblebee'
Summary: dumbledore in Brief
'Dumbledore' [ˈdʌmb(ə)ldɔː] has two meanings: a bumblebee and a silly person. It is often used in phrases like 'as busy as a dumbledore' and 'mad as a dumbledore.' In the Harry Potter series, 'Dumbledore's Army' is a fictional student organization that teaches practical defense against the dark arts.
