How to Pronounce "nitwit"

word

/ˈnɪtwɪt/

NIT-wit

/nˈɪtwɪt/

NIT-wit

Definition

A nitwit is an informal word for someone who is silly or not very smart; it means a foolish or simple-minded person.

American English

/ˈnɪtwɪt/

British English

/nˈɪtwɪt/

NIT-wit

Don't be a nitwit; read the instructions first.

He looked like a nitwit when he forgot his bag.

Only a nitwit would leave the door open at night.

You nitwit, you mixed up the salt and the sugar again!