half-wit

Other forms: half-wits

Definitions of half-wit
  1. noun
    a person of subnormal intelligence
    synonyms: changeling, cretin, idiot, imbecile, moron
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    type of:
    simple, simpleton
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
  2. noun
    a stupid incompetent person
    synonyms: dimwit, doofus, nitwit
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    type of:
    simple, simpleton
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
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