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Nitwit

Noun CEFR B1
ˈnɪtwɪt

Definitions

A scatterbrained or stupid person.

informal

Equivalents

Italianosciocco
العربيةالأحمق
8 more languages
Българскиглупак
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Suomiurvelo
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Српскиглупак
Türkçeenayi

Examples

“If you don't remember⟳ you are a nitwit. If you do answer⟳, well, you know⟳ what the penalty is for perjury.”
“"Don't be a nitwit, honey!" says Adele. "Here, let⟳ me open⟳ the door! Ma be I did leave⟳ them lights on, though it ain't ike me!"”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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