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Ignoramus
/ˌɪɡnəˈreɪməs/noun
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An ignoramus is a person who is notably lacking in knowledge or understanding, often displayed in a way that's both amusing and frustrating to others. In contemporary usage, it's typically wielded as a playful jab in arguments or social media, highlighting intellectual blind spots without descending into outright cruelty.
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Did you know that the term 'ignoramus' inspired a 1615 comedy play by George Ruggle that was so wildly popular in England it was performed over 200 times and even translated into multiple languages, helping turn the word from a dry legal phrase into a staple of everyday mockery?
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