idiotcy

noun

id·​i·​ot·​cy

ˈidēətsē,

-si

plural -es

1

dated, now offensive : idiocy sense 1

2

dated : something very stupid or foolish : utter folly

Word History

Etymology

idiot entry 1 + -cy

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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