tonto
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of idiot: someone who is foolish or stupid.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Even us tontos figured that one out.
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 “tonto” mean?
Synonym of idiot: someone who is foolish or stupid.
Is “tonto” formal or informal?
tonto is generally slang.