cretin

noun

UK/ˈkret.ɪn/
US/ˈkriː.t̬ᵊn/

Definitions of cretin noun

  1. Countable

    An insulting term for a person regarded as extremely foolish or objectionable.

    • Don't act like a cretin.

    • His comments on the matter made him sound like a cretin.

    • I can't believe he made such a cretinous mistake.