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doddery

/dɒdəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does doddery mean?

adjective

Old-fashioned; slightly senile or forgetful. Used to describe someone who is slightly confused or disoriented, often due to old age.

Example

"My doddery grandfather often gets confused about the day of the week."

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