nitwit
word
Definition
A nitwit is an informal word for someone who is silly or not very smart; it means a foolish or simple-minded person.
Usage & Nuances
'Nitwit' is informal and mildly humorous, not meant to be deeply insulting. Used to describe someone's foolish behavior, often among friends or in a lighthearted way. Don't use in formal speech or writing. Common in British and American English.
Spanish: tonto - boboPortuguese (BR): boboca - toloPortuguese (PT): parvo - patetaChinese (Simplified): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Chinese (Traditional): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफArabic: أحمق - أبلهBengali: পাগল - বোকাRussian: болван - простофиляJapanese: 間抜け - おバカVietnamese: đồ ngốc - kẻ ngờ nghệchKorean: 바보 - 멍청이Turkish: aptal - enayiUrdu: بے وقوف - احمقIndonesian: bodoh - tolol
Example Sentences
He looked like a nitwit when he forgot his bag.
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Only a nitwit would leave the door open at night.
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You nitwit, you mixed up the salt and the sugar again!
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Stop acting like a nitwit and help me out here.
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Honestly, sometimes I feel like a real nitwit when it comes to technology.
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Don't be a nitwit; read the instructions first.
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