Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eejit
noun
/ˈiːɪdʒɪt/
Definition
A foolish person; someone who acts in a silly or impractical way.
Examples
- He called himself an eejit for forgetting his keys.
- Don’t be such an eejit; think before you act!
Meaning
The term ‘eejit’ is often used in informal contexts, especially in Ireland and among communities influenced by Irish vernacular, to refer to someone who is not very bright or acts like a fool.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- dunce
- nincompoop
