Idiot-proof

adj, verb, slang

adj, verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To render something idiot-proof. transitive
Adjective
  1. 1
    Incapable of being misused even by the most stupid or careless of users. humorous, informal

    "I tell you, this scheme is idiot-proof! It can't go wrong."

Synonyms

All synonyms
droolprooffailproof

Example

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"I tell you, this scheme is idiot-proof! It can't go wrong."

Etymology

From idiot + -proof.

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