English dictionary for students. 2013.
Half-witted — Half wit ted ( t[e^]d), a. Weak in intellect; silly. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
half-witted — a half wit a stupid person. I hope she s not bringing that half witted brother of hers … New idioms dictionary
half-witted — ADJ GRADED (disapproval) If you describe someone as half witted, you think they are very stupid, silly, or irresponsible. [INFORMAL] … English dictionary
half-witted — halfwit ► NOUN informal ▪ a stupid person. DERIVATIVES half witted adjective … English terms dictionary
half-witted — half wittedly, adv. half wittedness, n. /haf wit id, hahf /, adj. 1. feeble minded. 2. foolish; stupid. [1635 45] * * * … Universalium
half-witted — half wit|ted [ ,hæf wıtəd ] adjective IMPOLITE stupid or lacking good judgment ╾ ,half wit|ted|ly adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
half-witted — adjective Having a low intelligence; dim witted See Also: half wit … Wiktionary
half-witted — a. Dull, stupid, stolid, doltish, foolish, soft, silly, shallow, sappy, weak headed, weak minded, feeble minded, shallow brained, blunt witted, dull witted, thick skulled … New dictionary of synonyms
half-witted — adjective retarded in intellectual development • Syn: ↑backward, ↑slow witted, ↑feebleminded • Similar to: ↑retarded • Derivationally related forms: ↑feeblemindedness ( … Useful english dictionary
half-witted — /ˈhaf wɪtəd/ (say hahf wituhd) adjective feeble minded. –half wittedly, adverb –half wittedness, noun …
