As nouns the difference between idiot and benjamin
is that
idiot is (slang|derogatory) a proponent of intelligent design while
benjamin is baby (
lastborn of a family).
idiot English
Alternative forms
* eejit
* idjit, idget (eye dialect)
Noun
( en noun)
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.
- usage note This may be used pejoratively, as an insult. It is a weak insult, however, and between close friends, family members, or lovers, is often completely nonaggressive.
(obsolete, medicine, psychology) A person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal four-year-old.
Synonyms
* See also
Antonyms
* genius
Related terms
* idiocy
* idiom
* idiosyncratic
* idiotic
* idiotically
* idiot savant
* useful idiot
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benjamin English
Etymology 1
From benzoin.
Noun
( en noun)
A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.
A type of tree which produces benzoin or has similar properties; specifically, .
(UK, informal, dated) A kind of upper coat for men.
* 1826 , The Atheneum: Volume 18 (page 236)
- something which is not long enough to constitute a benjamin , and too long for a dress coat or spencer
See also
* (Benjamin tree)
Etymology 2
From the image of on the US $100 bill.
Noun
( en noun)
(US, slang) : a .
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