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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDimwit
/ˈdɪm.wɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is considered to be foolish or lacking in intelligence.
"He acted like a dimwit when he forgot the meeting time." - 2
A term used informally to describe someone who is slow to understand or learn.
"Don't be such a dimwit; it's not that complicated!"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'dimwit' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'dim', meaning dull or not bright, with 'wit', referring to intelligence or mental sharpness. It reflects a colloquial evolution of language where playful combinations were used to describe a lack of intelligence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dimwit" is said worldwide
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imbécile
Transliteration: ɛ̃.be.sil
"Il a agi comme un imbécile en oubliant l'heure de la réunion."
Dummkopf
Transliteration: ˈdʊm.kɔpf
"Er hat sich wie ein Dummkopf benommen, als er die Zeit des Treffens vergessen hat."
stupido
Transliteration: ˈstu.pi.do
"Si è comportato da stupido dimenticando l'orario dell'incontro."
tonto
Transliteration: ˈton.to
"Actuó como un tonto al olvidar la hora de la reunión."
idiota
Transliteration: i.di.ˈɔ.tɐ
"Ele agiu como um idiota ao esquecer a hora da reunião."
बेवकूफ
Transliteration: bewakoof
"वह बैठक का समय भूलकर बेवकूफ की तरह व्यवहार किया।"
傻瓜
Transliteration: shǎguā
"他忘记会议时间，真是个傻瓜。"
바보
Transliteration: babo
"그는 회의 시간을 잊어버려서 바보처럼 행동했다."
バカ
Transliteration: baka
"彼は会議の時間を忘れてバカみたいに行動した。"
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