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.