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If you use the word 'idiot' you can't get offended by the word 'moron'

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ImMoId · 05/07/2024 06:45

Moron IQ 51-70
Imbecile IQ 25-50
Idiot IQ under 25

The hypocrisy is hilarious!

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CatsArentFansOfFans · 05/07/2024 08:39

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Sondheimisademigod · 05/07/2024 08:37

TruthThatsHardAsSteel · 05/07/2024 08:33

I didn't know this! It's so ingrained, mostly used as a term of endearment

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I thought that - used in same way as we may endearingly call someone an idiot (rather than passing judgement on their mental competence!). however, if 'idiot' is an offensive term, it remains offensive whichever way it is pronounced, or the meaning behind it.
Someone will always be offended! Mind you, some will be offended about anything, so...

TruthThatsHardAsSteel · 05/07/2024 08:33

Sondheimisademigod · 05/07/2024 08:22

Not really, because it is the Irish pronunciation of idiot, thus has same connotations

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I didn't know this! It's so ingrained, mostly used as a term of endearment

LittleGreenDragons · 05/07/2024 08:33

I knew moron and imbecile were based on medical diagnosis so don't use those (same as cretin and retard) but I used idiot quite a lot. Eejit means the same as idiot.

Although since coming here I'm finding twat is becoming more frequent in my vocabulary Blush

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 05/07/2024 08:29

Thepeopleversuswork · 05/07/2024 08:23

What about:

Absolute star
Absolute legend
Absolute trooper

etc

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...and Absolute Zero?

Thepeopleversuswork · 05/07/2024 08:23

whiteroseredrose · 05/07/2024 08:18

Something popped up on Facebook recently. They reckoned in English we can use nearly every noun as an insult if it is preceded by 'absolute'. Seems to work.

You absolute coat hanger
You absolute cushion
You absolute coffee cup.

What about:

Absolute star
Absolute legend
Absolute trooper

etc

Sondheimisademigod · 05/07/2024 08:23

MagpiePi · 05/07/2024 07:46

I always thought eejit was idiot in a Scottish accent.

I thought Irish based on experience!

Sondheimisademigod · 05/07/2024 08:22

DinnaeFashYersel · 05/07/2024 07:02

Eejit is a wonderful replacement word word for all 3.

Not really, because it is the Irish pronunciation of idiot, thus has same connotations

keylimedog · 05/07/2024 08:18

I love plonker!

Moron is a personal fave too. Anything can be an insult if you put "absolute" in front of it 😂

whiteroseredrose · 05/07/2024 08:18

Something popped up on Facebook recently. They reckoned in English we can use nearly every noun as an insult if it is preceded by 'absolute'. Seems to work.

You absolute coat hanger
You absolute cushion
You absolute coffee cup.

KimberleyClark · 05/07/2024 08:17

Is plonker ok?

KimberleyClark · 05/07/2024 08:16

MagpiePi · 05/07/2024 07:46

I always thought eejit was idiot in a Scottish accent.

It’s idiot in an Irish accent isn’t it.

Thepeopleversuswork · 05/07/2024 07:55

LindorDoubleChoc · 05/07/2024 07:30

I use plank, bellend or plomper (a superb word made up by DD when she was about 4).

I love the word “bellend” but to me that’s more synonymous with arrogance and twattishness (swaggering City Boy style) than stupidity. In the same vein as “wanker”. You can be a bellend or wanker and still be intelligent IMHO.

Just as to me you can be a clever cunt but not a clever cock or arse. Can’t really articulate why I feel this way but it makes sense to me.

Moron and cretin are quite offensive for reasons PPs have articulated but are useful if used carefully.

TruthThatsHardAsSteel · 05/07/2024 07:54

Cherryflowers · 05/07/2024 07:49

I usually use 'gorm' admittedly with no idea of the etymology...

Derived from gormless maybe?

Cherryflowers · 05/07/2024 07:49

I usually use 'gorm' admittedly with no idea of the etymology...

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Soontobe60 · 05/07/2024 07:46

Some people are so precious! (are we allowed to use that adjective?)

MagpiePi · 05/07/2024 07:46

I always thought eejit was idiot in a Scottish accent.

Mamai100 · 05/07/2024 07:42

DinnaeFashYersel · 05/07/2024 07:02

Eejit is a wonderful replacement word word for all 3.

This in spades!

TruthThatsHardAsSteel · 05/07/2024 07:42

DinnaeFashYersel · 05/07/2024 07:02

Eejit is a wonderful replacement word word for all 3.

My thoughts exactly

EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 05/07/2024 07:41

On that note is ‘dipshit’ a yes or no in this exciting new world?

EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 05/07/2024 07:40

ThatEdgyOliveFox · 05/07/2024 06:58

Historically they were all medical diagnoses.
That is now totally irrelevant and they are all offensive. Interestingly not as offensive as ‘the R word’ which according to the historical scale is not as low.
Its funny how language develops - but we all know what words are unacceptable in modern times.

That made me laugh 🤣

We certainly don't all know what words are acceptable ‘in modern times’.

Devilsmommy · 05/07/2024 07:34

@LindorDoubleChoc plomper is now my new favourite word😁

LindorDoubleChoc · 05/07/2024 07:30

I use plank, bellend or plomper (a superb word made up by DD when she was about 4).

GrumpyPanda · 05/07/2024 07:08

Well literally idiot only means a private citizen, as opposed to somebody who actively participates in public life...

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