[baˈka]

Definitions

1. interjection

a Japanese profanity or insult, roughly translating to ‘fool’ or ‘idiot’

“After arguing with his friend, he muttered ‘baka’ under his breath.”

2. noun

a fool or an idiot

“He’s been acting like a baka all day, refusing to listen to reason.”

3. verb

to consider or treat someone as a fool or idiot

“The teacher didn’t baka the student on purpose, but her words still hurt.”