maroon
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Meaning · English
An idiot; a fool.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
At least, I would not be sleeping that night. Why did I have that espresso? What a maroon!
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 “maroon” mean?
An idiot; a fool.
Is “maroon” formal or informal?
maroon is generally derogatory, slang.