Moron
Slang Term
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★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: A stupid person.
笨蛋，蠢货。
Una persona estúpida.
バカ、間抜け。
바보, 멍청이.
Direct insult about intelligence. Originally a medical term.
直接侮辱智力的词。原本是医学术语。
Insulto directo sobre la inteligencia. Originalmente un término médico.
知能に対する直接的な侮辱。元々は医学用語だった。
지능을 직접적으로 비하하는 욕설. 원래는 의학 용어였다.
Examples
- You moron! 你这个笨蛋！¡Eres un imbécil!このバカ！이 멍청아!
- What a moron. 真是个蠢货。Vaya imbécil.なんて間抜けだ。정말 바보 같은 놈이네.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɔːrɒn/
Usage Guide
Context: insult
Tone: angry
✓ Do Say
- You moron你这个蠢货imbécilこのバカ이 멍청아
✗ Don't Say
- Direct and harsh直接且严厉的侮辱Insulto directo y duro直接的で厳しい侮辱직접적이고 거친 표현
Common Mistakes
- Moderate-strong insult
Origin & History
From Greek 'moros' (foolish). Was once a medical term for mild intellectual disability.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
MoronMoronic
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