Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

twit

noun
/twɪt/
Definition
A silly or foolish person.
Examples
  • She felt like a complete twit after forgetting her best friend’s birthday.
  • He called me a twit for tripping on the stairs.
Meaning
In informal usage, a ‘twit’ refers to someone who behaves in a silly or inept way.
Synonyms
  • fool
  • idiot
  • dummy