moron
English
Etymology
Coined in 1910 by psychologist Henry H. Goddard, from Ancient Greek μωρός (mōrós, “foolish, dull”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmɔːɹɒn/
- Rhymes: -ɔːɹɒn
Noun
moron (plural morons)
- (informal, derogatory) A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.
- (dated, originally) A person of borderline intelligence in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50-69.
- Synonym: feeble-minded
Usage notes
The current medical term for having an IQ between 50 and 69 is “mild intellectual disability”.
Synonyms
Derived terms
Translations
person of borderline intelligence
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person who makes uncool attempts to impress others
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idiot — see idiot
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Further reading
Moron (psychology) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Esperanto
French
Etymology
From English, from Ancient Greek μωρός (mōrós, “foolish, dull”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɔ.ʁɔ̃/
Turkish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [moɾˈon]
- Hyphenation: mo‧ron
Welsh
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