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Old 25-Oct-2005, 17:00
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Default Re: does this word (eejet) exist?

It is still in common use. Here in Scotland, where a spelling of 'eejit' would be more normal it does indeed mean "idiot", but often with a friendlier overtone.

"Oh, what an eejit!" as opposed to "That man is a complete idiot".
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