village idiot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person widely known in their community for their stupidity and mental deficiency.

Word forms

village idiot village idiots

Etymology

From the saying “Every village has its village idiot”, alleged to be an old Yiddish proverb.

Related words

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