ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lackwit

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Lackwit is a noun meaning A witless person; a fool.

Meaning

A witless person; a fool.

More Meanings

  1. Foolish; idiotic or simple-minded.

Example Sentences

Your fault for bein' so lackwit, ours for givin' you leave.
Fear flashed through Tom's eyes as the lackwit looked to the housekeeper.
“Enunciation, Piper. Enunciation. Don't make people think you're a lackwit.”
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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lack-wit, witlessness, unwit, lack-mind, lack-all, lack-latin.

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