idiotie

Definitions of idiotie
  1. noun
    extreme mental retardation
    synonyms: idiotisme
  2. noun
    the quality of being rash and foolish
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    type of:
    domheid, onbenulligheid, onverstand, sulligheid
    a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
  3. noun
    foolish or senseless behavior
    synonyms: absurditeit, dwaasheid, gekheid, gekkenwerk, gekte, idioterie, idiotisme, ineptie, ongerijmdheid, onzin, potsierlijkheid, waanzin, zotheid, zotternij, zottigheid
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    types:
    clownerie, harlekinade
    acting like a clown or buffoon
    type of:
    bokkensprong, bokkesprong, capriool, gambade, speelwijze, stoeipartij
    gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
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