Eejit

Eejit

/ˈiːdʒɩt/
Noun United Kingdom

An idiot.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Eejit, that is."
"I've never seen such a Eejit in all my life."

Etymology & History

Irish/Scottish variant of idiot. 'You eejit!' Irish/Scottish insult. Celtic influence on British.

Word Details

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Region
Scottish
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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