gobshite

gob·shite

[gob-shahyt]
noun Chiefly Irish Slang: Vulgar.
1.
a mean and contemptible person, especially a braggart.
2.
a stupid and incompetent person.
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gobshite (ˈɡɒbˌʃaɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
slang a stupid person
 
usage  This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary. However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

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