HALFWIT


Meaning of HALFWIT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hɑ:fwɪt, AM hæf- ]

also half-wit

( halfwits)

1.

If you describe someone as a halfwit , you think they have behaved in a stupid, silly, or irresponsible way. ( INFORMAL )

= fool

N-COUNT [ disapproval ]

2.

A halfwit is a person who has little intelligence. ( OLD-FASHIONED )

N-COUNT

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