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idiocy
noun id·i·o·cy \ˈi-dē-ə-sē\
: extreme stupidity
: something that is extremely stupid or foolish : an idiotic action or statement
plural id·i·o·cies
Full Definition of IDIOCY
1
usually offensive : extreme mental retardation
2
: something notably stupid or foolish
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First Known Use of IDIOCY
circa 1529
IDIOCIES Defined for Kids
idiocy
noun id·i·o·cy \ˈi-dē-ə-sē\
plural id·i·o·cies
Definition of IDIOCY for Kids
1
: the condition of being very stupid or foolish
2
: something very stupid or foolish
Medical Dictionary
idiocy
noun , id·i·o·cy usually offensive \ˈid-ē-ə-sē\
plural id·i·o·cies
Medical Definition of IDIOCY
: extreme mental retardation
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