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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dotard

/dɒtɑːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does dotard mean?

noun

A contemptible old person; a weak and feeble old man. A person who is considered to be weak and foolish, especially because of their age.

Example

"The president was criticized for calling the North Korean leader a 'dotard', a term that was widely seen as derogatory."

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