Eejit

n.

Heard in Dublin, Cavan, Kerry and Waterford

A foolish or silly person; a harmless idiot.

Yer a bleedin eejit for leavin' de keys in de ignition!

Posh English

You are a confounded simpleton for abandoning the ignition keys within the motor car!

Same phrase, other counties

• All Ireland
• Cavan
• Kerry
• Waterford

Related terms

• Some class of an eejitEven more stupider (sic) than an eejit.
• Fecking eejitA thoroughly foolish or idiotic person.
• Bent into an eejitBent or warped beyond all repair.
• Ur a half eejit half bastardAn insult implying the recipient is neither liked nor respected.
• Ur sum class of a eejitYou are a complete and utter fool.
• Ya feckin eejit!A stupid person.