idiot
noun/ˈɪdiət/
Frequency rank: #2,471 most common English word
Meaning
A rude word for a stupid or foolish person.
Example sentence
He acted like a complete idiot for forgetting his own birthday.
Synonyms & related words
- fool
- moron
- dunce
- blockhead
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