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"a certain contingent of go-to insults have a history of clinical use which makes them less desirable to use....[English is] magnificent enough that when you really need to lay into someone, you may do so ... without resorting to potentially offensive and antiquated psychological jargon."

The Clinical History of 'Moron,' 'Idiot,' and 'Imbecile' | Merriam-Webster

Though the use of 'idiot,' 'moron,' and 'imbecile' is widespread and very common to denote someone acting stupidly, they were all once clinical terms to describe people with mental impairments. Keep it in mind, should you use them, that there is a potential to offend.

10:13 AM - Nov 14, 2023