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halfwit Meaning & Definition

/ˈhæf.wɪt/

What Does Halfwit Mean?

Halfwit is used as a noun meaning Someone lacking in intelligence.

Word Facts for Halfwit

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈhæf.wɪt//
Syllables1
Pluralhalfwits

Halfwit Definition (Noun)

  1. Someone lacking in intelligence.

Synonyms of Halfwit

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Antonyms of Halfwit

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Halfwit in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

halfwit (plural halfwits)

Words That Rhyme With Halfwit

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Origin of Halfwit

From half + wit. First attested in 1607.

How Do You Say Halfwit?

The standard pronunciation of halfwit is //ˈhæf.wɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.

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