nitwit

English

/ˈnɪtwɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A scatterbrained or stupid person.

Etymology

Compound from English nit (something very small, louse egg) + English wit (understanding, know, a clever man, knowledge).

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wit

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understanding, know, a clever man, knowledge

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