idiot
Translation
idiot, fool
Examples
He felt like an idiot when he realised his mistake.
He felt like an idiot when he realized his mistake.
You idiot! You've broken it.
You idiot! You've broken it.
Grammar Patterns
to be an idiot to be a stupid person Don't be an idiot.
to call ((sb.)) an idiot to insult (sb.) by calling them stupid He called me an idiot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fool, moron, imbecile; Antonyms: genius, sage
Etymology
From Greek 'idiotes' meaning 'private person, layman', which later came to mean 'ignorant person'.
Memory Tips
This is a strong insult. Be careful when using it. It's often used in informal, emotional situations.