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Dopey

usgb/ˈdəʊpi/Volume
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Temporary State

Used when someone's not thinking clearly, possibly due to sleepiness or distraction.

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After the long flight, he was dopey and kept forgetting things.
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Not Derogatory

It's a gentle term and not meant to be very harsh or insulting.

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Oh, don't mind me, I'm just being a bit dopey this morning.
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Often Playful

Can be used affectionately in casual conversation.

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You're acting dopey, but it's cute how you can't stop yawning.
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