Dumbassery

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌmˌæsəri/

Definitions of dumbassery

noun a noun referring to foolish or stupid behavior or actions

Example Sentences

A1 He was caught in a web of dumbassery when he tried to fix the broken computer without any knowledge.

A2 Her constant dumbassery at work led to her getting fired.

B1 The team's dumbassery in handling the project caused delays and cost overruns.

B2 The politician's dumbassery during the debate cost him the election.

C1 The CEO's dumbassery in making risky investments led to the downfall of the company.

C2 The professor was known for his intellectual brilliance, but also for his occasional dumbassery in social situations.

Examples of dumbassery in a Sentence

formal The committee was disappointed by the dumbassery displayed during the meeting.

informal I can't believe the level of dumbassery he showed by forgetting his own birthday.

slang Stop with the dumbassery and start acting like an adult.

figurative Her decision to quit her job without a backup plan was pure dumbassery.

Grammatical Forms of dumbassery

• past tense: dumbasseryed
• plural: dumbasseries
• comparative: more dumbassery
• superlative: most dumbassery
• present tense: dumbasseries
• future tense: will dumbassery
• perfect tense: have dumbasseryed
• continuous tense: is dumbasserying
• singular: dumbassery
• positive degree: dumbassery
• infinitive: to dumbassery
• gerund: dumbasserying
• participle: dumbasseryed

Origin and Evolution of dumbassery

First Known Use: 1995 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dumbassery' is believed to have originated as a combination of 'dumb' meaning lacking intelligence and 'assery' as a slang term for foolish behavior.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a colloquial insult, 'dumbassery' has evolved to describe any kind of foolish or senseless behavior.