Moron vs Told you he was an asshole

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Moron

Informal Top 5,000 (fairly common)

Told you he was an asshole

Informal Beyond 10,000 (less common)

Most common: Moron

	Moron	Told you he was an asshole
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //ˈmɔːrɒn// 🇺🇸 //ˈmɔrɑn//	🇬🇧 //təʊld juː hi wəz ən ˈæs.həʊl// 🇺🇸 //toʊld ju hi wəz ən ˈæs.hoʊl//
Meaning	A person who is very silly or stupid.	Said you that he was a bad person.
Example	I can't believe he forgot his own birthday; what a moron!	I told you he was an asshole when he made that comment.
Register	Informal	Informal
How common	Top 5,000 (fairly common)	Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Collocations	total moron, complete moron, such a moron	notorious asshole, selfish asshole, call someone an asshole
Antonyms	genius, intellect, smart person	-
Common mistakes	Used in formal writing contexts., Confused with 'idiot' or 'fool', though they're similar., Used to describe someone in a non-derogatory context.	Confusing 'asshole' with less offensive terms., Using this phrase in a formal context., Not understanding the strong negative connotation of 'asshole'.
Usage notes	Use this word informally to describe someone acting foolishly. It's often considered derogatory and shouldn't be used in formal contexts.	This phrase is very informal and can be considered vulgar. It's typically used among friends but can offend others. Use caution in formal settings.

See it in real clips

Avengers › Avengers Infinity War

And the morons will go to knowhere

an imbecile, a moron who goes on television

Thank you, you moron.

Avengers › Avengers Infinity War

And the morons will go to knowhere

an imbecile, a moron who goes on television

Moron

Told you he was an asshole.

Told you he was an asshole

Frequently asked questions: Moron vs Told you he was an asshole

What's the difference between Moron and Told you he was an asshole?

Moron: A person who is very silly or stupid. Told you he was an asshole: Said you that he was a bad person.

Which is more common: Moron and Told you he was an asshole?

Moron is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Moron: I can't believe he forgot his own birthday; what a moron! Told you he was an asshole: I told you he was an asshole when he made that comment.

Can I use Moron and Told you he was an asshole interchangeably?

Not always. Moron and Told you he was an asshole are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.