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