ˈmōˌrän, ˈmȯˌ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: irregular from Greek mōros sluggish, dull, stupid; akin to Sanskrit mūra dull, stupid
1. : a feebleminded person or mental defective with a potential mental age of between eight and twelve years who is capable of doing routine work under supervision
2. : a stupid or boorish individual
if it is well-adjusted morons that we must have, then by all means let us encourage dating and going steady — G.A.Panichas
these morons … laugh loudly when a player on the screen is dying, they titter at love scenes — Auckland (New Zealand) Star
3. : sexual pervert
turned and gaped at her with a moron ' s excited eyes — J.T.Farrell
Synonyms: see fool