What does nitwit mean?
Definitions for nitwit
ˈnɪtˌwɪtnitwit
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Princeton's WordNet
dimwit, nitwit, half-wit, doofusnoun
a stupid incompetent person
Wiktionary
nitwitnoun
A scatterbrained or stupid person.
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nitwit
A nitwit is a person who is foolish, stupid, or lacks common sense or good judgment. It is often used as a mildly offensive term to criticize or insult someone for their ignorance or silly behavior.
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nitwit in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nitwit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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Translations for nitwit
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- poroheaheaMāori
- głupekPolish
- imbecilPortuguese
- дуракRussian
- bezvèznjāk, budàla, blèsan, zvèkanSerbo-Croatian
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