wu1 doeng1 doeng1烏啄啄乌啄啄
Jyutpingwu1 doeng1 doeng1
Yalewū dēung dēung
Definition
Silly, muddleheaded, or slow-witted.
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How it's used
Describes a state of being dazed, confused, or lacking focus rather than a permanent lack of intelligence. It often implies someone is physically present but mentally elsewhere, acting in a clumsy or unobservant way. It is frequently used to tease friends or colleagues for minor lapses in attention.
Examples
He is always so absent-minded and prone to making mistakes at work.
Why are you acting so dazed? Snap out of it!
Related words
Common phrases
in a dazed manner
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is clinically unintelligent or intellectually disabled, as it specifically targets a temporary lack of alertness or common sense.
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