Noun | Foolishness (Irish / Scottish Influence)
Encyclopedia of British Slang
EEJIT
Noun | Mild | Foolishness (Irish / Scottish Influence)
EEJIT Pronunciation: /’i?-d??t/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Mild Category: Foolishness (Irish / Scottish Influence)
Definition
Eejit means fool or idiot.
Softer than idiot.
Usage
You daft eejit.
Cultural Insight
Strongly associated with Irish and Scottish speech patterns.
Often affectionate.
Assessment
Gentle insult with regional flavour.
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