Wantwit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wantwit is a noun meaning A person wanting or lacking wit or sense; a fool.
Meaning
A person wanting or lacking wit or sense; a fool.
Example Sentences
[…] and ſuch a Want-wit ſadnesse makes of mee, That I haue much ado to know my ſelfe.
'Wantwit! Clod-brain! Numbskull!' he shouted, straddling her midriff and pummelling her face and chest with his fists.
Word Forms
- wantwits
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include halfwit, witling, wit-wanton, panwit, shitwit, dimwit.
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