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