idiot

Pronunciation

• (RP, US) IPA: /ˈɪdiːət/
• (HE), (SSE) IPA: /iːʤɪt/

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Noun

Singular idiot

Plural idiots

1. (pejorative) A common term for a person who is not very smart.

   Usage note: This may be used as an insult. It is a weak insult, however, and between close friends, family members, or lovers, is generally not considered to be mean.

Related words

• idiocy
• idiotic
• idiotically
• idiot savant