thickwit

English

Etymology

thick +‎ wit

Noun

thickwit (plural thickwits)

1. (derogatory) A stupid person.
   • 2007, Christopher Nosnibor, Bad Houses, page 94:

     A clamour of thickwits wanting to board the train hadn't the sense to let passengers off before trying to wrestle their way on, thrusting suitcases and rucksacks up the step and against my shins the moment I opened the door.

Related terms

• thickwitted