idiotese
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Meaning · English
A form of language simplified to the point where even an idiot can understand it.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He understood the workings of an idiot's mind and broke down scientific principles in idiotese.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “idiotese” mean?
A form of language simplified to the point where even an idiot can understand it.
Is “idiotese” formal or informal?
idiotese is generally slang.