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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

half-witted

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.86 in modern English

Syllables
half-wit-ted
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having low intelligence.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From half- + witted.

Phrases

half-wittedly half-wit

Frequently Paired Words

half-wit halfwit

Synonyms

dim-witted slow-witted addlebrained addlepated airheaded bee-brained beef-witted soft beefheaded beetle-headed birdbrained blockheaded

Questions

What does half-witted mean?
Having low intelligence.
Where does half-witted come from?
From half- + witted.

How to pronounce half-witted

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