thickwit en · NOUN
Etymology
From thick + wit.
Meanings
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(derogatory) A stupid person.
A clamour of thickwits wanting to board the train hadn't the sense to let passengers off before trying to wrestle their way on, thrusting suitcases and rucksacks up the step and against my shins the moment I opened the door.
2007, Christopher Nosnibor, Bad Houses, page 94:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thickwits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |