Cool MateMeaning of Idiot
a rude way to refer to somebody who you think is very stupid
In simple words: A very silly or stupid person.
Idiot in a sentence
- When I lost my passport, I felt such an idiot.
- What idiot pressed the switch?
- She was grinning like an absolute idiot.
- He's made a complete idiot of himself over this woman!
- I felt like a complete idiot, standing there in front of all those people!
- She called me an idiot.
- He knew he was acting like an idiot.
- What stupid idiot left their shoes on the stairs?
- I just stood there like an idiot with my mouth open.
- I realized I was dealing with a bunch of idiots.
How to use Idiot
Considered an insult, this word is usually used in informal situations. It's not appropriate in formal contexts or polite conversations. Use caution around friends and family.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'idiot' — imagine an 'idiot' tripping over their own shoes.
Related words
Collocations with Idiot
Common mistakes with Idiot
- Used in formal writing or speeches.
- Overused, making it sound less impactful.
- Confused with 'moron' or 'fool' in severity.
Idiot appears in
Idiot in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أحمق, غبي
شخص غبي أو ساذج جدًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বোকা
খুব বোকা বা নির্বোধ একজন ব্যক্তি।
- GermanDeutsch
Idiot
Eine sehr alberne oder dumme Person.
- SpanishEspañol
Idiota
Una persona muy tonta o estúpida.
- Persianفارسی
احمق
یک فرد بسیار احمق یا بیخود.
- FrenchFrançais
Idiot
Une personne très bête ou stupide.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बेवकूफ
एक बहुत ही मूर्ख या नासमझ व्यक्ति।
- ItalianItaliano
Idiota
Una persona molto sciocca o stupida.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Idiota
Uma pessoa muito boba ou estúpida.
- RussianРусский
Идиот, дурак
Очень глупый или тупой человек.
- Urduاردو
احمق, پاگل
ایک بہت ہی بیوقوف یا احمق شخص۔
- Chinese中文
傻瓜, 白痴
一个非常傻或愚蠢的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Idiot
What does Idiot mean?
A very silly or stupid person.
What is the definition of Idiot?
a rude way to refer to somebody who you think is very stupid
How do you use Idiot in a sentence?
When I lost my passport, I felt such an idiot.
Can you give another example of Idiot?
What idiot pressed the switch?
What are synonyms for Idiot?
Common alternatives include fool, dunce, buffoon, moron, simpleton.
What is the opposite of Idiot?
Opposite meanings include genius, smart, intellect.
What words go with Idiot?
It commonly pairs with babbling, big, blithering, be, feel, feel like, make an idiot of yourself, babbling, big, blithering, be, feel, feel like, make an idiot of yourself.
What are common mistakes when using Idiot?
Used in formal writing or speeches. Overused, making it sound less impactful. Confused with 'moron' or 'fool' in severity.
How do you pronounce Idiot?
US: /["/ˈɪdiət/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪdiət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Idiot?
Considered an insult, this word is usually used in informal situations. It's not appropriate in formal contexts or polite conversations. Use caution around friends and family.
What CEFR level is Idiot?
"Idiot" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.