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idioticy

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Idioticy (noun) means a silly thing that someone says or does.

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A silly thing that someone says or does.

"Add this to the list of idioticies above you present for all to see and mock!" — misanthropic_curmudgeon, An explanation for Easter (2009)

"Human mind get's used to its own idioticies." — Tero Niemi, Teleport -> Telefax (1995)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from idiot, -i- and -cy.

Rhymes for idioticy

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"idioticy" (noun) means a silly thing that someone says or does.

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