stupid
|stu/pid|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈstuː.pɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˈstjuː.pɪd/
lacking intelligence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stupid' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stupidus,' where 'stupere' meant 'to be numb or astonished.'
Historical Evolution
'stupidus' transformed into the French word 'stupide,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stupid' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be numb or astonished,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking intelligence or common sense.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is perceived to be lacking intelligence or common sense.
Don't be such a stupid.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39