STUPID | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Stupid

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

mid 16th century: from French stupide or Latin stupidus, from stupere ‘be amazed or stunned’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈstjuːpɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense

Short Definition:

lacking intelligence or common sense

Examples:
  • I was stupid enough to think she was perfect
  • how could he be so stupid?
  • that is such a stupid question

Word: Stupid

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈstjuːpɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a stupid person (often used as a term of address)

Short Definition:

stupid person

Examples:
  • you're not a coward, stupid!

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