dimwit

dimwit

English

Etymology

Compound of dim +‎ wit.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɪmwɪt/, [ˈdɪmwɪt]
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  • Hyphenation: dim‧wit

Noun

dimwit (plural dimwits)

  1. (derogatory) A person who is deficient in intelligence.

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