plural morons
1
: a foolish or stupid person
… once their business is over [clients] go right back to thinking you're either a crook or a moron. Realty is not a friendly business. It only seems to be.—Richard Ford
2
dated, now offensive; see usage paragraph below
: a person affected with mild intellectual disability
Usage of Moron
The terms idiot, imbecile, moron, and their derivatives were formerly used as technical descriptors in medical, educational, and regulatory contexts. The use of these terms in the context of extreme intellectual disability was broadly rejected by the close of the 20th century and is now considered offensive.
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a moron or morons : extremely stupid or foolish : idiotic
have no difficulty making the moronic millions laugh at ancient jokes—John Dolman
this moronic but devastating nitwit—Variety
all the moronic delight of a gangster trying out his first machine gun—Raymond Chandler
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“Moron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moron. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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