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DictionarymoronFoolish person
noun

moron

MOR-ahn/ˈmɔːrɑːn/

An insulting term for a very foolish or stupid person.

She looks like a moron watering the umbrella instead of the plant.

A young adult woman earnestly waters a potted plant while holding an open umbrella directly over it, so all the water runs off the umbrella and misses the dry soil—a plainly foolish action.
Etymology
moronGreekfoolish, dull

Greek mōros meant “foolish” or “dull,” though its deeper origin is uncertain. The English word began as a medical classification before becoming an insult and falling out of technical use.

In context

Patrick Cc:29:11
Are you a moron?"
The Comedian Making Fun of Joe Rogan's Friends

More examples

  • Don't call me a moron just because I disagree.
  • Only a moron would leave a burning candle beside the curtains.
  • We look like morons standing outside the wrong building.

Forms

moron · morons

moronic adjective — Extremely foolish or stupid; used insultingly.

Similar words

idiot
A similarly harsh insult for someone considered very stupid.
fool
Often milder, emphasizing poor judgment rather than lack of intelligence.