imbécile
What it means
Insult meaning idiot or fool.
Literally “fool”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “am bay seel”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Common insult; avoid treating it as a clinical assessment.
How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse
Common insult; avoid treating it as a clinical assessment. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.