drongo
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Meaning · English
A fool, an idiot, a stupid fellow.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
In another story, the drongo is working for a farmer when the boss decides it is time to build another windmill. The drongo agrees to help but asks the farmer if he thinks it really makes sense to have two windmills. ‘What do you mean?’ the farmer asked. ‘Well, says the drongo, ‘there′s barely enoug
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “drongo” mean?
A fool, an idiot, a stupid fellow.
Is “drongo” formal or informal?
drongo is generally derogatory, slang.