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a foolishly simple, stupid, or scatterbrained woman.[1910-15]
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dumb Dora — np A stupid female. What a dumb Dora she is: when her husband asked if she like the new China, she replied, No, I hate the communists. . 1920s … Historical dictionary of American slang
dumb dora — | ̷ ̷ˈdōrə noun Usage: usually capitalized 2d D Etymology: from the name Dora : a stupid and often naïve woman * * * Slang. a foolishly simple, stupid, or scatterbrained woman. [1910 15] … Useful english dictionary
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