Kilo Lingo

/ˈɪdiət/

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Translation

A rude word for a person who does something very foolish.

Word origin

From Greek idiotes, a private person with no special training.

Origin
Greek
Root
idiotes
English cognates
idiom

Grammar

Gender
Pluralidiots

Examples

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"Idiot" is rude, so be careful with it.

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Here "idiot" names a person we are angry with.

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"Feel like an idiot" means to feel foolish.

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This word is part of lesson 14.