adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having or displaying half the mental capacity of a half-wit. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

harebrainedass-brainedbaby-brainedbee-brainedbeetle-headedbirdbrained

Antonyms

All antonyms

brainybrightquick on the uptakequickwitted

Etymology

From quarter + witted. Used as an intensified version of half-witted.

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