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lackwit

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Lackwit (noun) means a silly or foolish person, lacking wit.

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A silly or foolish person, lacking wit.

"Fear flashed through Tom's eyes as the lackwit looked to the housekeeper." — Denise Domning, A Love for All Seasons (1996)

"“Enunciation, Piper. Enunciation. Don't make people think you're a lackwit.”" — Glen Cook, Lord of the Silent Kingdom (2007)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from lack and wit.

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"lackwit" (noun) means a silly or foolish person, lacking wit.

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