Where Does the Term Dim-Witted Come from?

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The Adjective Dim-Witted Comes from the 1920S U. S. College Slang Term Dimwit, Which Combined Dim, "Low Intensity," with the Sense of Wit Meaning...

Where Does the Term Dim-Witted Come from?

The adjective dim-witted comes from the 1920s U.S. college slang term dimwit, which combined dim, "low intensity," with the sense of wit meaning "intelligence." It would be dim-witted to jump off the roof with an open umbrella to see if you'll float gently to the ground.

What does the term dim-witted mean?

: not intelligent : stupid. Other Words from dim-witted Synonyms & Antonyms Learn More About dim-witted.

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Is dim-witted informal?

adjective (Informal) stupid, slow, thick (informal), dull, dim, dense, dumb (informal), dozy (Brit.

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