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nitwit

 

[ หˆnษชtหŒwษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal term

A nitwit is a foolish or stupid person. The term is often used to dismiss someone perceived as lacking intelligence or common sense. It carries a playful or affectionate connotation in some contexts but can also be derogatory, depending on how it is used. The word is commonly used in casual conversations and can be found in various forms of media.

Synonyms

dunce, fool, idiot, moron, simpleton

Examples of usage

  • Don't be such a nitwit! Think before you speak.
  • He called me a nitwit for forgetting his birthday.
  • Despite being a nitwit, she has a big heart.
  • The nitwits in the story were always getting into trouble.

Translations

Translations of the word "nitwit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dummkopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฐใ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ idiota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumenjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimskingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัˆะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒฆแƒแƒช

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaqlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ idiota

Etymology

The term 'nitwit' has its origins in the early 20th century, with its first recorded use in the 1920s. It is believed to be a blend of the words 'nit,' which refers to the egg of a louse, and 'wit,' indicating intelligence or mental capacity. The combination hints at a mindset that is considered insignificant or trivial, much like a pest that is overlooked. The use of 'nit' in this context emphasizes the idea of someone being as inconsequential as a louse egg in terms of intelligence or cleverness. Over time, 'nitwit' became popularized in colloquial English as a light-hearted insult or a playful way to call someone foolish, without needing to be overly harsh.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,645, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.