Definition of Half-wit

1. Noun. A person of subnormal intelligence.

Exact synonyms: Changeling, Cretin, Idiot, Imbecile, Moron, Retard
Specialized synonyms: Mongoloid
Generic synonyms: Simple, Simpleton
Derivative terms: Cretinous, Idiotic, Imbecilic, Moronic, Retard

2. Noun. A stupid incompetent person.
Exact synonyms: Dimwit, Doofus, Nitwit
Language type: Colloquialism
Generic synonyms: Simple, Simpleton

Lexicographical Neighbors of Half-wit

half-reactions
half-relief
half-seas-over
half-size
half-slip
half-term
half-tetrad analysis
half-timber
half-timbered
half-time
half-time
half-track
half-tracked
half-truth
half-value layer
half-wit (current term)
half-witted
half-yearly
halfa
halfas
halfback
halfbacks
halfbeak
halfbeak
halfbeaks
halfen
halfer
halfhearted
halfheartedly
halfheartedness

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