thimblewit

/ˈθɪmbəlwɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is easily deceived or manipulated; a simpleton.

“He was accused of being a bit of a thimblewit for falling for the scam.”

2. noun

A type of mushroom, specifically the large parasitic mushroom, Mutinus elegans.

“The hikers discovered a thimblewit growing in the forest and knew it was safe to eat.”

Synonyms

  • dupe
  • fool
  • simpleton

Antonyms

  • sage
  • wise