dull´-wit´ted|ness

dull´-wit´ted|ness
dull-wit|ted «DUHL WIHT ihd», adjective.
stupid: »

The trick at this point is to create just enough confusion to get the dull-witted to sharpen up their minds (New Yorker).

dull´-wit´ted|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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