Dotterel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɒtɹəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dotterel is a noun meaning A gullible fool, especially an elderly person with impaired faculties.
Meaning
A gullible fool, especially an elderly person with impaired faculties.
More Meanings
- A small brown-and-black bird of species Charadrius morinellus, of the plover family.
- (Australia, New Zealand) Any of various small birds of Australasia thought to resemble the Eurasian dotterel.
Example Sentences
some old dotterel trees
This poor dotterel, Sir Arthur, is playing fast and loose with me.
Word Forms
- dotterels
Synonyms for dotterel
Depending on context, synonyms include dotard, dote.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fool, damnfool, induhvidual, fopdoodle, doofus, cull.
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