Meaning of the word halfwit in English

What does halfwit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

halfwit

US /ˈhæfˌwɪt/
UK /ˈhɑːfˌwɪt/

Noun

a foolish or stupid person

Example:
He acted like a complete halfwit, making silly mistakes all day.
Only a halfwit would believe such an obvious lie.