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idiot-proof

adj, verb — 2 senses

idiot-proof

adj

Etymology From idiot + -proof.

1

Humorous, Informal Incapable of being misused even by the most stupid or careless of users.

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

idiot-proof

verb

Etymology From idiot + -proof.

1

To render something idiot-proof.

Related terms
dummy-proof, foolproof

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