| Main Entry: |
moron |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
stupid person |
Synonyms: |
addlepate, blockhead,
boob*, dimwit, dingbat,
dolt,
dope*, dork, dumbbell,
dummy*, dunce,
fool, halfwit,
idiot,
ignoramus,
imbecile, lamebrain, loony,
loser*, mental defective,
nerd*,
simpleton
|
| Notes: |
an idiot is a stupid person with a mental age below three years, while a moron is a stupid person with a mental age of between seven to twelve years |
Antonyms: |
brain
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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