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/ˈɪd.i.ət/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person of low intelligence; a fool.
He acted like an idiot during the presentation, forgetting all his lines.
A person who is perceived to be behaving foolishly or senselessly.
Don't be such an idiot; think before you speak!
An informal term for someone lacking common sense.
She called him an idiot for driving without a seatbelt.
Etymology
From Latin 'idiota', from Greek 'idiotes' meaning 'private citizen' or 'layman'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Acting like an idiot
Behavior that is considered foolish or unreasonable.
Idiot savant
A person who has a mental disability but is exceptionally talented in certain areas.
Related Words
fool
A person who acts unwisely.
moron
A mentally deficient person.
Slang Meanings
Numbnuts
Don't be a numbnuts and keep making the same mistakes.
Dingbat
He’s such a dingbat for forgetting our plans again.