lackwitとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

lack +‎ wit

名詞

lack-wit (複数形 lack-wits)

1. Alternative form of lackwit
   • 1994, Karen Cushman, Catherine, Called Birdy, page 5:

     Now my father, the toad, conspires to sell me like a cheese to some lack-wit seeking a wife.

   • 2004, Dewey Lambdin, Havoc's Sword:

     “I'll not be treated like a lack-wit, too dumb t'pee on my own, either,” Lewrie rejoined.

   • 2011, Lisa Plumley, Outlaw:

     Fully aware that he probably sounded a lack-wit, and caring not in the least, Mason looked from the paper to Amy's face.