demento

[ dih-men-toh ]

noun

, Slang.

, plural de·ment·os.

1. a deranged, mentally disturbed, or fanatic person; lunatic; nut.

Word History and Origins

Origin of demento¹

dement(ed) + -o

Example Sentences

This gentleman is wrong in saying demento is of no authority, as it is found in Lactantius.

From Project Gutenberg

The word demento is of no authority, either as a verb active or neuter.

From Project Gutenberg