How do you use "Dipstick" in a sentence?

You dipstick! What a dipstick. Don't be such a dipstick.

Dipstick

Q: What does "Dipstick" mean?

A stupid person; an idiot. 'Dipstick' means a foolish or stupid person. Originally the rod used to measure oil in engines, it became slang for an idiot—possibly suggesting someone is 'empty' (like checking and finding no oil). Milder insult, suitable for broader audiences.

Slang Term BritishAmerican ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Meaning: A stupid person; an idiot.

蠢人；白痴。

Una persona estúpida; un idiota.

バカな人。間抜け。

바보, 멍청이

'Dipstick' means a foolish or stupid person. Originally the rod used to measure oil in engines, it became slang for an idiot—possibly suggesting someone is 'empty' (like checking and finding no oil). Milder insult, suitable for broader audiences.

'dipstick'指愚蠢的人。原本是用来测量发动机油量的量油尺，后来成为白痴的俚语——可能暗示某人'空空如也'（就像检查后发现没有油）。较温和的侮辱，适合更广泛的场合。

'Dipstick' significa una persona tonta o estúpida. Originalmente la varilla para medir el aceite del motor, se convirtió en argot para idiota, posiblemente sugiriendo que alguien está 'vacío' (como comprobar y no encontrar aceite). Insulto suave, apto para un público amplio.

「dipstick」は愚かでバカな人を意味します。元々はエンジンのオイルを測る棒で、バカのスラングになりました——おそらく誰かが「空っぽ」（チェックしたらオイルがなかったように）であることを示唆しています。軽い侮辱で、幅広い人に使えます。

누군가를 멍청하다고 부르는 표현. 자동차 부품(오일 딥스틱)에서 유래했으며, 머리가 좋지 않은 사람을 암시한다.

Examples

You dipstick!
你这个笨蛋！
¡Pedazo de tonto!
このバカ！
이 바보야!
What a dipstick.
真是个蠢蛋。
Menudo tonto.
なんてバカだ。
정말 멍청하다.
Don't be such a dipstick.
别那么蠢。
No seas tan tonto.
そんなバカなことするな。
그렇게 멍청하게 굴지 마.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪpstɪk/

Usage Guide

Context: mild insult, teasing

Tone: insulting, often affectionate

✓ Do Say

Mild insult, fairly safe
温和的侮辱，比较安全
insulto suave, bastante seguro
軽い侮辱、比較的安全
가벼운 욕, 비교적 안전

✗ Don't Say

Professional settings
工作场合
Contextos profesionales
仕事の場で
직장에서는 사용 자제

Common Mistakes

Milder than most insults

Origin & History

From the automotive dipstick used to measure oil levels. Became slang for a fool by mid-20th century, possibly suggesting emptiness or the phallic shape. Made famous by Del Boy's 'You dipstick, Rodney!' in Only Fools and Horses.

Etymology: From automotive dipstick

First recorded: Mid-20th century as slang

Cultural Context

Era: Mid-20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Only Fools and Horses

Regional notes: British and American. Made famous by British TV.

Variations

Dipstick

Dipstick

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