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Noun: cretin  kree-t(u)n [N. Amer], kre-tin [Brit]
  1. A person of subnormal intelligence
    - idiot, imbecile, moron, changeling, half-wit, retard, thicko

Derived forms: cretins

See also: cretinous

Type of: simple, simpleton

Encyclopedia: Cretin

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