noun
dimwit
DIHM-wiht
noun
1
An informal, mildly insulting term for a stupid or slow-witted person.
"Only a dimwit would leave the keys in the ignition."
How to Use Dimwit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, somewhat rude word for someone who isn't very smart.
When to use it
Informal and mildly insulting — avoid in professional or polite contexts.
Word Forms
dimwits plural
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Etymology
A compound of "dim" and "wit".