idiocy
Meaning
- The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation; intellectual disability.
- Lack of intelligence or sense; extremely foolish behaviour.
- An idiotic act or utterance.
Synonyms
bollocks ''brit.''
idiotia
rot ''sl.''
become mad
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɪdi.əsi/
Etymology
From French idiotie, from Old French idiot. Displaced earlier idiotacy, idiotry. Equivalent to idiot + -cy.
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