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Cretin Definition & Meaning

cretin
noun
  1. a person of subnormal intelligence

"Cretin" in song lyrics

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  • "I'm a frozen frigid cold cretin"
    Necro — Bury You With Satan (Remix)

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Frequently asked questions

What does cretin mean?
a person of subnormal intelligence
What part of speech is cretin?
Cretin is a noun.

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