hääleidioot

Hääleidioot is a colloquial Finnish compound word formed from hää- (wedding) and idiot (idiot). It is used to label a person at a wedding who acts in a way that is disruptive, inconsiderate, or foolish, and which undermines the event or the couple's celebration. The term is not part of formal Finnish and tends to appear in informal speech, blogs, memes, and social media.

Common usages describe guests who violate etiquette: delivering uninvited or overly long speeches, causing disturbances during toasts, overdrinking, or intruding on photographs or private moments. The label can function humorously among friends or as a critique of poor wedding manners.

Linguistic notes: The plural form is hääleidioot and the singular is hääleidiootti. It is an informal pejorative; its tone is potentially insulting, so it is generally avoided in polite or professional contexts.

Cultural context: The phrase reflects ongoing conversations about wedding etiquette and how social media shapes responses to party behavior. Some users employ it to vent, others warn about harsh language. When used publicly, it may alienate real people and should be used with caution.