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dimwit - definition and meaning
Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
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noun pejorative A person who is deficient in intelligence .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
noun
Etymologies
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From dim + wit
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It never ceases to amaze me how this vapid, dimwit is always on the wrong side of every issue.
Palin gives 'stirring' gun rights speech at NRA dinner, says group 2009
December 3rd, 2009 9: 25 am ET dimwit is the one from south carolina another member of the party of NO. not alone
Senator blocks TSA confirmation over union dispute 2009
I guess they are actually paying attention to what this dimwit is saying and doing instead of blindly adoring her as the future standard bearer of the party.
Poll: Majority of Republicans don't think Palin's qualified for prez 2009
However there will still be the sheep that cling to the fantasy that this dimwit is capable of running the country but I have given up hope for them.
CNN Poll: Favorable view of Palin dipping 2009
The dimwit is always OT and has next to nothing to say.
Think Progress » Hoekstra: I’d ‘Prefer’ To Tell Cheney To ‘Kind Of Back Off’ Obama 2010
Well, late last night, J.C. released my story, which, because I’m a dimwit , is untitled.
Obsidian is here!! 2008
Well, late last night, J.C. released my story, which, because I’m a dimwit , is untitled.
Obsidian is here!! 2008
From a pampered baby, Sharman suddenly became a responsible person whose say mattered in the house. “When you get that space at home, you realise that you will not stand being called a dimwit by your peers or colleagues.
The Times of India 2010
From a pampered baby, Sharman suddenly became a responsible person whose say mattered in the house. “When you get that space at home, you realise that you will not stand being called a dimwit by your peers or colleagues.
The Times of India 2010
From a pampered baby, Sharman suddenly became a responsible person whose say mattered in the house. “When you get that space at home, you realise that you will not stand being called a dimwit by your peers or colleagues.
The Times of India 2010
uselessness commented on the word dimwit
One whose wits are dim. An idiot.
September 18, 2007
reesetee commented on the word dimwit
As with dimbulb?
September 18, 2007
uselessness commented on the word dimwit
Apparently so. Not the brightest star in the sky, so to speak.
September 18, 2007
reesetee commented on the word dimwit
Or the sharpest pencil in the box.
September 18, 2007