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nit·wit·tery | \ ˈnit-ˌwi-tə-rē 
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\Definition of nitwittery
: the foolish actions or behavior characteristic of a nitwit Please spare us from the nitwittery of our leaders and the hypocritical bullying of our fellow citizens.— Neil Steinberg Then, to solidify her tragic taste in suitors, she went and kept Jeff around for another week … . Seriously, honey, we expect a certain level of nitwittery on shows like this, but you're taking us to a whole new level.— Damian Holbrook
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The first known use of nitwittery was in 1931
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