lackwit

noun
UK: /ˈlækwɪt/
US: /ˈlækwɪt/

  1. A stupid person.

    1. Don't be such a lackwit, read the instructions carefully!
    2. The lackwit forgot his keys again, causing everyone to be late for the meeting.

Synonyms

simpleton fool dunce nitwit idiot
lackwit adjective

  1. Resembling or behaving like a fool; foolish.

    1. That was a lackwit thing to say.
    2. I can't believe he made such a lackwit decision without consulting anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "lackwit" is /ˈlækwɪt/ in British English and /ˈlækwɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lackwit": simpleton, fool, dunce, nitwit, idiot.

Example usage of "lackwit": "Don't be such a lackwit, read the instructions carefully!". More examples on the page.