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Definition of dopeyness

dopeyness

/ˈdoʊ.pi.nəs/
Adverb:dopily
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Adjective:dopey
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dopeyness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being mentally sluggish, groggy, or stupefied, as if from sleepiness or the effects of medication.

Example

"The heavy allergy medication left him in a state of mild dopeyness for most of the morning."


2

Foolishness, silliness, or a lack of common sense and quickness of wit.

Example

"Everyone laughed at the lovable dopeyness of the puppy as it tripped over its own oversized paws."

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Word Nuance & Usage

More commonly spelled "dopiness" in standard dictionaries, though "dopeyness" is frequently used in informal writing to preserve the visual connection to the adjective "dopey."

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dopeyness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dopeyness
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