nitwit — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A scatterbrained or stupid person.

   Usage

   • Informal

   Examples

   If you don't remember you are a nitwit. If you do answer, well, you know what the penalty is for perjury.

   "Don't be a nitwit, honey!" says Adele. "Here, let me open the door! Ma be I did leave them lights on, though it ain't ike me!"

Noun

1. a stupid incompetent person

   Synonyms

   dimwithalf-witdoofus

   Broader terms

   simpletonsimple