dhimwit en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɪmwɪt/
Etymology
Blend of dhimmi + dimwit.
Meanings
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(derogatory, offensive) A non-Muslim characterized by a conciliatory stance towards Islam, abstaining from articulating opposing beliefs and refraining from criticizing the religion.
@Gazpacho - you be the useful idiot, the dhimwit, if you want.
2008 July 11, seejaybee, The Guardian:What a bunch of taqiyya and praise by a dhimwit. Obviously they have not read The Legacy of Jihad by Andrew Bostom.
2006 February 1, John Sobieski, WATANDOST: An Educational Blog About Religion, Politics and Security in South West Asia, archived from the original on 22 Nov 2023:Dhim·wit (dïm-wît) – A non-Muslim member of a free society that abets the stated cause of Islamic domination with remarkable gullibility. A dhimwit is always quick to extend sympathy to the very enemy that would take away his or her own freedom (or life) if given the opportunity.
2008 April 30, stix1972, Stix Blog Backup, archived from the original on 22 Dec 2025:
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| dhimwits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |