Witwanton
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Witwanton is a noun meaning (archaic) One who indulges in idle, foolish, and irreverent fancies or speculations; one who tries to be cleverly amusing but falls short.
Meaning
(archaic) One who indulges in idle, foolish, and irreverent fancies or speculations; one who tries to be cleverly amusing but falls short.
More Meanings
- (archaic) To indulge in vain, sportive, or irreverent wit; speculate idly or irreverently.
Example Sentences
All epicures, witwantons, atheists.
Wit-wanton it with lewd barbarity, …
WITWANTON: One who tries to be cleverly amusing, but misses the mark.
The witwanton is always a little off in trying to be always GETTING MENTAL.
Word Forms
- witwantons
- wit-wanton
- witwantoning
- witwantoned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wit-wanton, wanton, wantwit, twit, twattler, witling.
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