
Dolt
Informal Insult
Used in casual settings to lightly mock someone's intelligence. Not for formal use.
When Jake forgot his keys again, his brother called him a dolt.
Playful Teasing
Sometimes used among friends as a playful insult without serious offense.
I told my friend, 'Only a dolt would miss that movie reference!'
Mild Offensiveness
While offensive, 'dolt' is milder than harsher insults such as 'idiot.'
After spilling his coffee, he muttered, 'I'm such a dolt.'