Slang Terms For Foolishness

noun a stupid or slow-witted person

• The professor was frustrated with the dimwit student who never seemed to understand the material.
• My little brother can be such a dimwit sometimes, always forgetting where he put his keys.
• Don't listen to him, he's just a dimwit who doesn't know what he's talking about.
• Her mind was like a dimwit, unable to grasp the complexity of the situation.

adjective describes someone or something that is foolish or lacking in seriousness

• The professor scolded the student for asking a silly question during the lecture.
• Don't be silly, of course you can come with us to the movies.
• Stop being so silly, it's not cool.
• Her silly behavior was like a clown entertaining the crowd.

noun nonsense or foolish talk; a foolish or ridiculous person

• The speaker's argument was filled with flapdoodle and lacked any substantial evidence.
• Don't listen to him, he's just talking flapdoodle.
• I can't believe she fell for that flapdoodle story.
• His excuses were nothing but flapdoodle to cover up his mistakes.

noun a derogatory term used to describe someone who is foolish or incompetent

• The politician referred to his opponent as a jackwagon during the debate.
• I can't believe that jackwagon cut me off in traffic.
• Stop acting like a jackwagon and just do your job.
• His behavior at the party was so obnoxious, he might as well have arrived riding a jackwagon.