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idiot

IPA pronunciation: /ˈɪdiət/

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Russian meaning

идиот, дурак

English definition

A foolish or stupid person (often used as an insult).

Example

I felt like an idiot when I realized I had forgotten my keys.

Collocations

complete idiot
act like an idiot
idiot box

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