How do you use "Moron" in a sentence?

You moron! What a complete moron. Don't be such a moron.

Moron

Q: What does "Moron" mean?

A stupid person; originally medical classification. 'Moron' is an insult for a stupid person. Originally a medical term for mild intellectual disability (IQ 51-70). Coined by psychologist Henry Goddard in 1910. Now just an insult with no clinical meaning.

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: A stupid person; originally medical classification.

蠢人；原为医学分类术语。

Una persona estúpida; originalmente una clasificación médica.

バカな人。もともとは医学的分類用語。

바보, 대바보

'Moron' is an insult for a stupid person. Originally a medical term for mild intellectual disability (IQ 51-70). Coined by psychologist Henry Goddard in 1910. Now just an insult with no clinical meaning.

'Moron'是对愚蠢之人的侮辱。原本是指轻度智力障碍（智商51-70）的医学术语。由心理学家亨利·戈达德于1910年创造。现在只是一个没有临床意义的侮辱语。

'Moron' es un insulto para una persona estúpida. Originalmente era un término médico para la discapacidad intelectual leve (CI 51-70). Acuñado por el psicólogo Henry Goddard en 1910. Ahora es solo un insulto sin significado clínico.

「Moron」はバカな人に対する侮辱語です。もともとは軽度知的障害（IQ 51-70）を指す医学用語でした。1910年に心理学者ヘンリー・ゴダードによって造語されました。現在は臨床的な意味はなく、単なる侮辱語です。

어리석은 사람에 대한 강한 욕설. 원래 심리학 용어였으나 현재는 일반적인 모욕으로 쓰인다.

Examples

You moron!
你这个蠢货！
¡Idiota!
このバカ！
이 바보야!
What a complete moron.
真是个十足的白痴
Vaya idiota integral
なんて完全なバカなんだ
완전 바보 같은 놈.
Don't be such a moron.
别这么蠢
No seas tan idiota
そんなにバカなことするな
그렇게 바보 같이 굴지 마.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔːrɒn/

Usage Guide

Context: insult

Tone: contemptuous, frustrated

✓ Do Say

Common insult
常见的侮辱语
Insulto común
よく使われる侮辱語
흔히 쓰이는 욕

✗ Don't Say

Originally medical—some consider ableist
原本是医学术语——有些人认为具有歧视性
Originalmente médico, algunos lo consideran capacitista
もともとは医学用語——障害者差別と見なす人もいる
원래 의학 용어—장애인 차별로 보는 사람도 있음

Common Mistakes

Very common but medical origin

Origin & History

Coined in 1910 by psychologist Henry Goddard from Greek 'moros' (dull/foolish). Was medical classification for mild intellectual disability. Abandoned medically but remains common insult.

Etymology: Greek moros (dull, foolish)

First recorded: 1910 medical, insult widespread

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common in all media

Regional notes: Universal English.

Variations

MoronMoronic