Definition of cretin Cretin

/kɹiˈtʌn/ - [kreetun] - cret•in

We found 5 definitions of cretin from 4 different sources.

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What does cretin mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

cretin - a person of subnormal intelligence
  idiot, imbecile, moron, changeling, half-wit, retard
  simpleton, simple a person lacking intelligence or common sense
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  • cretin (n.)
    One afflicted with cretinism.

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Sign Language

cretin in sign language
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