Synonyms for halfwit

Grammar : Noun

Spell : half-wit, hahf-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhælfˌwɪt, ˈhɑf-

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Définition of halfwit

Origin : 1670s, originally "a would-be wit whose abilities are mediocre;" sense of "simpleton" (one lacking all his wits) is first attested 1755.
Half-wits are fleas; so little and so light,We scarce could know they live, but that they bite.[Dryden, "All for Love"]
Phrase out of half wit "half out of one's mind" was in Middle English (late 14c.). Half-witted "lacking common sense" is from 1640s.

As in lummox : noun oaf
As in moron : noun stupid person
As in nitwit : noun idiot
As in numskull : noun idiot
As in jackass : noun a stupid or foolish person
As in blockhead : noun dummy
As in ding-dong : noun fool
As in dumbo : noun dummy
As in mooncalf : noun fool
As in ninny : noun fool
As in schmo : noun fool
As in schmuck : noun fool
As in softhead : noun fool
As in tomfool : noun fool
As in turkey : noun fool
As in dunce : noun stupid person
As in fool : noun stupid or ridiculous person
As in half-wit : noun stupid person

Example sentences :

Was this the man that had played the part of a halfwit so successfully at Bar X ranch?
Extract from : « Mason of Bar X Ranch » by Henry Bennett

Trent Burton, the halfwit, and Trent Burton in action, were two different persons.
Extract from : « Mason of Bar X Ranch » by Henry Bennett

Antonyms for halfwit

brain
genius

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