twit
What does twit mean? twit is a English mild that translates to “fool / silly person” in English.
Literal Translation
no direct translation (possibly 'tit' variant)
Meaning & Usage
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"fool / silly person"
A gentle British insult for a silly, foolish person. So mild it's almost a term of endearment. Roald Dahl wrote an entire children's book called The Twits, which tells you everything about its severity level — you can put it in the title of a kids' book.
Examples in the Wild
'Don't be such a twit, of course you should apply for the job.' Always more exasperated than angry.