Idiot.
Cretin
KREE-tin
ˈkriːtɪn
Noun
Example Sentences
"You cretin!"
"Complete cretin."
Etymology & History
British insult for stupid person. From Swiss French crétin.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1700s
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Language
offensive
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Formality
informal
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