dimwit

English

/ˈdɪmwɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (pejorative) A person who is deficient in intelligence.

Etymology

Compound from English dim + English wit (understanding, know, a clever man, knowledge).

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English

wit

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understanding, know, a clever man, knowledge

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