Definition of an idjit

idjit

• Derived from the Irish Slang word "Eejit", which means a person who is exceedingly Stupid or an Idiot. It was americanized and made "country" and slowly was changed into "Idjit" by southerners.

  Last edited on Aug 24 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 24 2016.

noun

• "idiot".

  That guy's an idjit.

  You stupid idjit!

  Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by Miranda W. from Rincon, GA, USA on Nov 17 2005.

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