baka
- adjective
- /ˈbɑːkə/
- Offensive
- He made a baka mistake by forgetting his passport at home before the flight.
Examples
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Don't be so baka—think before you act next time.
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He made a baka decision to skip the meeting.
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Calling your boss without a plan was a baka move that surprised everyone.
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Don't be such a baka!
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He made a baka decision to skip the important meeting and missed crucial information.
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Don't be so baka; take a moment to consider the possible consequences of your actions.
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Calling her that was a baka comment that showed a lack of understanding and respect.
Synonyms
Not intelligent and showing poor judgment
Not showing good sense and making unwise choices
Being very foolish and showing poor judgment
Slow to understand things and often acting foolishly
Very stupid and not able to think clearly
Very foolish or not showing any reaction
Antonyms
Compounds
How Foolish
Surface Forms
Etymology
Baka comes from Japanese and means 'fool' or 'stupid'. So calling an action 'baka' is like saying it was senseless or a bad decision.