1. a large flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius and became extinct in the late 17th century
2. a person who is stupid or slow to understand
Usage: informal

Examples

• The dodo was hunted to extinction by sailors and settlers.
• Scientists study dodo bones to learn about the extinct bird.
• The phrase ‘dead as a dodo’ refers to something completely extinct.
• Museum displays often feature reconstructed dodo skeletons.
• Don’t be such a dodo – the answer is obvious!
• He felt like a dodo when he couldn’t figure out the simple puzzle.