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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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