DeeJiT
/ˈdē-jit/ — noun & adjective
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Definition
1. (Political / Satirical) A willfully ignorant, loud, or destructive figure — especially one who combines ego, misinformation, and performative outrage.
2. (Colloquial) A foolish, reckless, or embarrassing person who damages themselves and others through arrogance or incompetence.
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Etymology
A portmanteau of the Scottish word eejit (meaning idiot or fool) and the initials DJT (Donald J. Trump).
Coined to describe a personality or behavior style marked by bluster, distortion of truth, and self-sabotaging bravado.
Synonyms
Eejit • Blowhard • Demagogue • Loudmouth • Buffoon • Self-sabotager
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Cultural Note
Unlike ordinary insults, DeeJiT carries a satirical edge: it implies not just stupidity, but a performative kind of ignorance — one that spreads chaos, attracts attention, and leaves damage in its wake.
/ˈdē-jit/ — noun & adjective
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Definition
1. (Political / Satirical) A willfully ignorant, loud, or destructive figure — especially one who combines ego, misinformation, and performative outrage.
2. (Colloquial) A foolish, reckless, or embarrassing person who damages themselves and others through arrogance or incompetence.
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Etymology
A portmanteau of the Scottish word eejit (meaning idiot or fool) and the initials DJT (Donald J. Trump).
Coined to describe a personality or behavior style marked by bluster, distortion of truth, and self-sabotaging bravado.
Synonyms
Eejit • Blowhard • Demagogue • Loudmouth • Buffoon • Self-sabotager
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Cultural Note
Unlike ordinary insults, DeeJiT carries a satirical edge: it implies not just stupidity, but a performative kind of ignorance — one that spreads chaos, attracts attention, and leaves damage in its wake.
by TuiReuben January 7, 2026
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