"doofbag" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: doofbags [plural]
Etymology: From doof (“simpleton”) + bag, to replace douchebag. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|doof|bag|t1=simpleton}} doof (“simpleton”) + bag, {{m|en|douchebag}} douchebag Head templates: {{en-noun}} doofbag (plural doofbags)
  1. (slang, derogatory, minced oath) A detestable or stupid person. Tags: derogatory, slang Categories (topical): English minced oaths, People
    Sense id: en-doofbag-en-noun-tWoys5G- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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