Halfwit
(noun)
A person who is considered to be intellectually limited or lacking in common sense.
Origin:
The word halfwit is a combination of "half" and "wit" which means intelligence. it is used to describe a person who is considered to be intellectually limited or lacking in common sense. it is often used as an insult and should be used with caution. .
Examples:
- He is such a halfwit that he can't even tie his own shoelaces.
- She's acting like a halfwit, not listening to any of the instructions.
- The halfwit didn't realize he was making a mistake.
- It's hard to believe that a halfwit like him got elected to public office.
- He"s not a halfwit, he"s just not as smart as you are.