# dodo

/ˈdoʊdoʊ/ (US) · /dˈəʊdəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dodo
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a person who is out of touch with what is happening in the world. You use this to describe someone who is old-fashioned or does not know about modern trends.

For teachers: a person who is out of touch with contemporary trends or social norms. Often used to describe someone who is perceived as foolish or naive.

## Examples

- He is a bit of a dodo when it comes to technology.
- My grandfather is a bit of a dodo because he still uses a rotary phone and doesn't know how to use social media.
- While the rest of the department had embraced digital transformation, the senior partner remained a dodo, insisting on handwritten reports and traditional filing systems.

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