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🤦 A foolish person 🐙 A sea octopus
dumbo

dumbo

9.9
A small deep-sea octopus with ear-like fins above its eyes
  • noun
  • /ˈdʌmboʊ/
translation icon : pulpo dumbo
  • A rare dumbo was discovered during the deep-sea expedition, fascinating the entire crew.

Examples

  • Researchers filmed a dumbo using its ear-like fins to swim above the seafloor.

  • The dumbo octopus is a fascinating creature.

  • The marine biologist was thrilled to spot a dumbo gliding gracefully through the deep ocean.

  • Many marine biologists study the dumbo for its unique features.

  • The dumbo octopus glided gracefully through the dark waters with its ear-like fins.

  • Marine biologists studied the dumbo octopus to understand its unique adaptations to deep-sea life.

  • In the aquarium, the dumbo octopus drew attention with its distinct appearance and remarkable movements.

Idioms

to act like a dumbo
  • Offensive
9.6

Behave in a silly or foolish way

Surface Forms

dumbo singular
dumbos plural

Etymology

Dumbo was named after Disney's Dumbo, the elephant with 'big ears', because this small deep-sea octopus has ear-like fins above its eyes, so the name helps you picture the animal.