Meaning
A rude word for a very stupid person.
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Word origin
Taken from Greek moros, meaning foolish. It began in the early 1900s as a technical term in psychology and later became an everyday insult.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- moros
Examples
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"Moron" is an insult; do not use it in polite conversation.
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People often call themselves a moron after a silly mistake.
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It is rude but common in angry speech.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 12: moron, jazz, July and 5 more words.