B2nouninformalsocietyemotions
US/ˈɪd.i.ət/
UK/ˈɪd.i.ət/
a very stupid person, or someone who has done something very silly; an insulting word
In context
Only an idiot would leave a car unlocked with the keys inside.
I felt like an idiot when I realized I had used the wrong name.
Don't be an idiot; you can't swim across that river.
Words that go with idiot
adjective + noun
- complete idiotI was a complete idiot to trust him.
- total idiotHe acted like a total idiot at the party.
verb + preposition
- feel like an idiotI felt like an idiot in front of everyone.
- make an idiot of yourselfDon't make an idiot of yourself by shouting.
- act like an idiotStop acting like an idiot and listen.
noun + noun
- village idiotThey treated him like the village idiot.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is idiot.Correct: He is an idiot.