idiot

Definitions of idiot
  1. noun
    a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
    synonyms: abruti, andouille, crétin, nigaud, âne
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    type of:
    crétin, imbécile
    a person who lacks good judgment
  2. noun
    a stupid incompetent person
    synonyms: nigaud
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    type of:
    nigaud, simplet
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
  3. noun
    a pompous fool
    synonyms: âne
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    type of:
    crétin, imbécile
    a person who lacks good judgment
  4. noun
    an ignorant or foolish person
    synonyms: andouille, cloche, crétin, imbécile
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    type of:
    nigaud, simplet
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
  5. noun
    a person of subnormal intelligence
    synonyms: andouille, imbécile, nigaud
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    type of:
    nigaud, simplet
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
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