Twit

usgb/twɪt/
noun

A person who is silly or stupid.

Stop being such a twit!
Visual representation of "twit" - A person who is silly or stupid.

Often appears as...

  • such a twit
  • stop being a twit

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "twit"
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Mild Insult

Used to lightly insult someone without strong offense.

Illustration for Mild Insult
Oh, you twit, you've spilt the tea again!
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Playful Teasing

Often used among friends to tease each other in a playful way.

Illustration for Playful Teasing
You're such a twit when it comes to remembering names.
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Not Harsh

Not intended to be harsh, unlike stronger insults.

Illustration for Not Harsh
She called me a twit, but I could tell she was joking.
Visual representation of the word "Twit"

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