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Meaning of twit
The primary meaning of "twit" refers to a foolish or stupid person.
Etymology of twit
The word "twit" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the verb "to twit," which means to taunt or tease someone
Initially, the word had a somewhat different meaning, referring to a person who was being taunted or teased
Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to refer to the person doing the taunting or teasing, and eventually, to a foolish or stupid person
Synonyms
fool
idiot
moron
dimwit
simpleton
numbskull
buffoon
dolt
dunce
ignoramus
numskull
blockhead
numbrain
numberhead
airhead
scatterbrain
featherbrain
lightweight
featherhead
muttonhead
dunderhead
numbfound
woodenhead
nitwit
halfwit
numbskulled
dizzard
dullard
clodpole
lummox
oaf
boor
lout
simple
silly
foolish
absurd
ridiculous
preposterous
laughable
comical
farcical
idiotic
mindless
brainless
foolish
silly
absurd
ridiculous
laughable
comical
farcical
idiotic
mindless
brainless
Definitions
- A foolish or stupid person
- A person who is considered foolish or annoying
- To taunt or tease someone, especially in a mocking or scornful manner
Usage Examples
- He's such a twit for forgetting his own phone number
- Stop being a twit and help me with this problem
- The comedian made a twit of himself on stage with his silly jokes