Definition of "idiocy" in Englisch

noun

1. (dated, psychology, now derogatory) The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average.

2. (uncountable) Lack of intelligence or sense; extremely foolish behaviour.

   • The administrators, growing tired of such idiocy, put a new policy in place.

3. (countable) An idiotic act or utterance.

   • The list of his idiocies is seemingly interminable.