Meaning & Definition of word "Idiot"
Idiot
/ˈɪd.i.ət/
noun:
- 1. A person of low intelligence; a fool.
- Example: He acted like an idiot during the presentation, forgetting all his lines.
- 2. A person who is perceived to be behaving foolishly or senselessly.
- Example: Don't be such an idiot; think before you speak!
- 3. An informal term for someone lacking common sense.
- Example: 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 of idiot
Meaning: Numbnuts
● Example Sentence: Don't be a numbnuts and keep making the same mistakes.
Meaning: Dingbat
● Example Sentence: He’s such a dingbat for forgetting our plans again.