"dimwitticism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dimwitticisms [plural]
Etymology: From dimwit + -icism. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|dimwit|-icism}} dimwit + -icism Head templates: {{en-noun}} dimwitticism (plural dimwitticisms)
  1. A dimwitted or idiotic remark. Synonyms: dim-witticism
    Sense id: en-dimwitticism-en-noun-vonvUUzu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -icism

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