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some sort of idiot

for use when not sure which type of idiot the accused is.
Look at Marty Korn, he looks like some sort of idiot.
some sort of idiot by Thomas Cwiok September 2, 2003
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of sorts 

is a fixed idiom, meaning that something resembles something else, or fulfills its function, but isn't really that thing.

in some respects but not entirely or truly
1.He's a celebrity of sorts in our town.

means that he is known well in our town but does not have the status of a true celebrity.

2.Her house is a museum of sorts

mean that she has quite a collection of things in her house but she doesn't have public hours or an admission fee, for example.
of sorts by hanyahmedezz March 22, 2011
Really nice, hella cool but also kind and understanding with the desire to be successful no matter what hinders his/her way to victory
you must be sorto to win this!
earn it and prove to me that you are a sorto
Sorto by Rocker2K12 September 9, 2011

sortition 

The feeling of being prevented for doing what one is fated, or intended, to do.
As the real estate agent planted a "SOLD" sign in the yard, Miguel felt himself overcome by a wave of sortition.
sortition by prevailingwest July 26, 2021

right sort

A female who is attractive or fit, etc. Mainly used by Cockneys and Southern lads
That Rachel's a right sort!!

Yea she is, she seems like a right sort from her photos on Facebook!
right sort by J.P.B. April 20, 2011
a word used to comment on someone's appearance in a good way. Basically calling them (hot, good looking)
say if your walking down the street with your friend and you see and really good looking man & you'd turn to her and say "ooh he's a right sort"
Sort by Cx444 May 31, 2015