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lackwit en · ADJ

Etymology

From lack + wit.

Meanings

  1. Foolish; idiotic or simple-minded.
    • An evil, however, accompanied the benefit; shoals of worthless authors sprang up, and you may still perceive the garreteer drawing upon his lackwit brain for some production, the labour of which he expects will be paid by the declaration of his country, that a second Boileau, a Montesquieu, or a Racine has at length appeared. 1818, Peter Hervé, How to enjoy Paris, page 257:
    • Your fault for bein' so lackwit, ours for givin' you leave. 2018, Chris Claremont, George Lucas, Shadow Dawn:
    • One wall was painted with the story of St Robert the hermit and his persecution by Sir William de Stuteville, while the other depicted the cowherd Caedmon, albeit looking too lackwit to herd a hen let alone wax lyrical. 2016, Isolde Martyn, The Knight and the Rose:

Forms

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more lackwit Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most lackwit Degree=Sup lexicographic

Translations (2)

de töricht (foolish, simple-mimded) · de dumm (foolish, simple-mimded)

lackwit en · NOUN

Etymology

From lack + wit.

Meanings

  1. A witless person; a fool.
    • “Enunciation, Piper. Enunciation. Don't make people think you're a lackwit.” 2007, Glen Cook, Lord of the Silent Kingdom:
    • Fear flashed through Tom's eyes as the lackwit looked to the housekeeper. 1996, Denise Domning, A Love for All Seasons, page 82:

Forms

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lackwits Number=Plur lexicographic

Translations (1)

de Dummkopf (a fool)