Phrase guide

dead as a dodo

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Undoubtedly and unquestionably dead.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: simile

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Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Very much out of date.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: simile

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: morsdood — unquestionably dead
  • French: aussi mort qu'un dodo — unquestionably dead
  • German: mausetot — unquestionably dead
  • Icelandic: steindauður — unquestionably dead
  • Māori: mate ā moa — unquestionably dead
  • Polish: będący przeżytkiem — unquestionably dead
  • Swedish: stendöd — unquestionably dead
  • Swedish: död som en sill — unquestionably dead