Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nitwit
Noun
/ˈnɪt.wɪt/
Definition
A silly or foolish person.
Examples
- Don’t be such a nitwit; think before you act.
- She felt like a nitwit for forgetting her keys again.
- The nitwit thought it was a good idea to swim in the cold water.
Meaning
The term ‘nitwit’ refers to someone who acts in a way that is considered stupid or lacking common sense.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- simpleton
- dunce
- blockhead
