: a silly or foolish person. idiot. noun. id·​i·​ot | \ ˈid-ē-ət \

What is the meaning of you idiot?

1. countable noun. If you call someone an idiot, you are showing that you think they are very stupid or have done something very stupid. [disapproval]

Who is an example of an idiot?

The definition of an idiot is a fool or stupid person. An example of an idiot is a person who thinks it's safe to play in traffic.