Moron: meaning, definitions and examples
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moron
[ หmษหrษn ]
insult
A moron is a very stupid person. It is considered an offensive term and should be used with caution.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's such a moron, he can't even tie his own shoelaces.
- Don't be a moron and drive under the influence of alcohol.
psychology
In psychology, a moron is a person with a mental age between 8 and 12, and an IQ of 51-70.
Synonyms
intellectually disabled, mentally challenged, slow learner
Examples of usage
- The concept of morons was introduced by psychologist Henry H. Goddard.
- She was classified as a moron due to her low IQ.
Translations
Translations of the word "moron" in other languages:
๐ต๐น idiota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Idiot
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ idiota
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฆฌ้นฟ (ใฐใ)
๐ซ๐ท idiot
๐ช๐ธ idiota
๐น๐ท aptal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญู ู
๐จ๐ฟ idiot
๐ธ๐ฐ idiot
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝ็ด (bรกichฤซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ idiot
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญfl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะผะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ idiota
Etymology
The word 'moron' originated in the early 20th century from the Greek word 'moros', meaning foolish. It was used in psychology to categorize individuals with a certain level of intellectual disability. Over time, the term has evolved into a common insult to refer to someone who is perceived as stupid or foolish.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,272, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28273 reallocated
- 28274 escapades
- 28275 humped
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