dummkopf

[ˈdʊmkɒpf]

dummkopf Definition

a stupid or foolish person.

Using dummkopf: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dummkopf" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Don't be such a dummkopf!

• Example

  He acted like a complete dummkopf during the meeting.

• Example

  I can't believe I was such a dummkopf to trust him.

• Example

  She's not a dummkopf; she's actually quite intelligent.

dummkopf Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dummkopf

• fool
• simpleton
• idiot
• moron
• nitwit

Phrases with dummkopf

• big dummkopf

  an even more foolish or stupid person than a regular dummkopf

  Example

  You're a big dummkopf if you think that's a good idea.

• dummkopf move

  a foolish or stupid action or decision

  Example

  That was a real dummkopf move on your part.

• dummkopf test

  a test designed to identify people who are not very intelligent

  Example

  The questions on that exam were so easy, it was like a dummkopf test.

Origins of dummkopf

from German 'dumm' meaning 'stupid' and 'Kopf' meaning 'head'

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Summary: dummkopf in Brief

'Dummkopf' [ˈdʊmkɒpf] is a German loanword used in English to describe a foolish or stupid person. It is often used as an insult, as in 'Don't be such a dummkopf!' or 'He acted like a complete dummkopf during the meeting.' The term has no antonyms but has synonyms like 'idiot,' 'fool,' 'moron,' 'simpleton,' and 'nitwit.'