idiot

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɪdiːət/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular idiot

Plural idiots

1. (countable) (derogatory) 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