morons

noun

(informal, derogatory) A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.

(philosophy) A hypothetical particle whose existence and configuration can make a moral judgment true.

A commune in southwestern Haiti.

(psychology, dated, originally) A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70.

Roots

morosmoron- · Greek · foolish, dull

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