moron
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See also mörön
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek μωρός (moros, “foolish, dull”).
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /mɔrɒn/
Noun [edit]
moron (plural morons)
- (obsolete) A person of borderline intelligence in the former classification of mental retardation, having of an intelligence quotient of 50-69.
- (informal) A person who makes uncool, unfunny, uninteresting, or irrelevant (see lame) attempts to impress others and draw attention to himself, especially in a flawed attempt to act like someone else.
- (slang) An idiot.
Usage notes [edit]
Though originally a psychological, clinical, and medical term, it is currently used as a pejorative term against someone perceived as stupid. Current term for having an IQ between 50 and 69 is mild mental retardation.
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Translations [edit]
person of borderline intelligence
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person who makes uncool attempts to impress others
idiot — see idiot
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Turkish [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: [moɾˈon]
- Hyphenation: mo‧ron
Adjective [edit]
moron (comparative daha moron, superlative en moron)
Noun [edit]
moron (definite accusative moronu, plural moronlar)
- a moron
- Bir morona aşık oldum. — I fell in love with a moron.
Declension [edit]
declension of moron
Welsh [edit]
Noun [edit]
moron f (singular moronen)