feeble-wit

feeble-wit
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
: one that is deficient in intelligence or common sense

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  • half´-wit´ted|ly — half wit|ted «HAF WIHT ihd, HAHF », adjective. 1. = feeble minded. (Cf. ↑feeble minded) 2. very stupid; foolish. –half´ wit´ted|ly, adverb. –half´ wit´ted|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • half-wit|ted — «HAF WIHT ihd, HAHF », adjective. 1. = feeble minded. (Cf. ↑feeble minded) 2. very stupid; foolish. –half´ wit´ted|ly, adverb. –half´ wit´ted|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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