Meaning & use
Dimwit
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An informal, mildly derogatory term for a stupid or slow-witted person.
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"Don't be such a dimwit," she teased, laughing at his mistake.
The comedy relied on a lovable dimwit as its main character.
A note on using this word
Combines "dim," meaning lacking brightness or intelligence, with "wit," meaning mental sharpness.
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