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doofer

Definitions

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  • noun slang An object whose name the speaker or writer cannot remember.
  • noun slang In particular, the remote control for a television.

Etymologies

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Respelling of "do for", as in "this name will do for what it is I am describing" Alternatively: "It'll do for that job!"

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Examples

  • I wonder if the doofer-neighbor smoking next door on his porch is the source.

    Gadget-influenced Hypochondria FemaleCSGradStudent 2007

  • I wonder if the doofer-neighbor smoking next door on his porch is the source.

    Archive 2007-05-01 FemaleCSGradStudent 2007

  • Oh, she was pretty much correct, while the rest of you made stabs at it being a doofer for microdermabrasion, a vibrator, razor or even a teeth whitening gadget.

    Irish Blogs Beaut.ie - The Irish Beauty Blog 2010

  • That's not all: if you forgot to bring your old doofer in when you bought new, you can bring it back at a later date - just show a receipt for the new product and they should take the old one off you.

    Irish Blogs 2008

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