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Definition of half-wit

half-wit

  • in Australia the word half-wit is used to describe someone who is a twit or an idiot!
    That guy is a real half-wit.

    Last edited on Jan 23 2003. Submitted by Maria M. from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia on Jan 23 2003.

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