DictionarydipFoolish person
noun

dip

A person regarded as foolish or contemptible.

He acts like a dip whenever he tries to impress her.

Etymology

Probably a shortening of dippy. The insult does not require a literal connection with dipping into liquid.

More examples

  • I feel like a dip for forgetting her name again.
  • Only a dip makes fun of someone for asking questions.
  • Those dips leave their trash all over the park.

Forms

dip · dips

Similar words

fool
Emphasizes poor judgment rather than general stupidity or contemptibility.
idiot
Usually expresses stronger contempt for someone's intelligence or judgment.
jerk
Targets rude or inconsiderate behavior rather than foolishness.