noun
Street Slang
Donut
/ˈdoʊnʌt/ · noun · informal
A light-hearted British insult for a fool or idiot, usually said with affection.
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Definitions
1
A foolish or silly person; an idiot.
“You locked the keys inside again, you donut.”
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2
Someone who made a daft, obvious mistake.
“He sent the text to the group chat instead of her, what a donut.”
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3
A soft, gentle word for someone being clumsy or clueless.
“Mind the step, you donut.”
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Donut In A Sentence
Forgot my own birthday plans, total donut move.
You donut, that's not even our train.
He texted 'love you' to his boss, absolute donut.
Origin & Usage
British informal slang, with the round empty hole of a donut implying an empty head. Popular in family-friendly contexts because it's so gentle.
People Also Ask
What does donut mean in British slang?
It means a fool or idiot. It's a soft, affectionate insult, not a harsh one.
Is calling someone a donut rude?
Barely. It's one of the gentlest insults, often used jokingly between friends and family.
Why is a donut an insult?
The hole in the middle suggests an empty head, hence 'silly' or 'brainless'.
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