dimwit
word
Definition
A 'dimwit' is a slang and mildly insulting word for someone who is not very smart or who acts in a silly or foolish way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mildly rude; mostly used jokingly among friends but can be offensive. Common phrases: 'don't be a dimwit', 'such a dimwit'. Avoid in formal settings. Not as harsh as some other insults.
Spanish: tonto - bobo - zopencoPortuguese (BR): idiota - pateta - cabeça-ocaPortuguese (PT): idiota - pateta - cabeça-ocaChinese (Simplified): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Chinese (Traditional): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफ़Arabic: أبله - غبي
Example Sentences
Don't be a dimwit and forget your keys again.
basic
He can act like a real dimwit sometimes.
basic
Stop acting like a dimwit and help me with this.
basic
He's not actually a dimwit; he's just having a bad day.
natural
Only a dimwit would believe that story!
natural
Cut it out, you dimwit! We're trying to concentrate.
natural