Definition of half-wit Half-wit
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What does half-wit mean?
WordNet
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| half-wit - a person of subnormal intelligence | ||
| idiot, imbecile, cretin, moron, changeling, retard | ||
| simpleton, simple a person lacking intelligence or common sense | ||
| half-wit - a stupid incompetent person | ||
| dimwit, nitwit, doofus | ||
| simpleton, simple a person lacking intelligence or common sense | ||
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Wiktionary 
- half-wit (Noun)
A person of around half the average intelligence of his or her peers. - half-wit (Noun)
A stupid or inept person.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- half-wit (n.)
A foolish; a dolt; a blockhead; a dunce.
