half-witted

[ haf-wit-id, hahf- ]
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adjective
  1. foolish; stupid.

Origin of half-witted

1
First recorded in 1635–45

Other words from half-witted

  • half-wit·ted·ly, adverb
  • half-wit·ted·ness, noun

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