"Idiotsville" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From idiot + -s- + -ville. Etymology templates: {{af|en|idiot|-s-|-ville}} idiot + -s- + -ville Head templates: {{en-prop}} Idiotsville
  1. (derogatory) A town characterized as having a stupid population or an inept leadership. Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Derogatory names for places
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