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wits
1/ ɪٲ /
plural noun
- sometimes singular the ability to reason and act, esp quickly (esp in the phrase have one's wits about one )
- sometimes singular right mind, sanity (esp in the phrase out of one's wits )
- at one's wits' endat a loss to know how to proceed
- five wits obsolete.the five senses or mental faculties
- live by one's witsto gain a livelihood by craftiness and cunning rather than by hard work
Wits
2/ ɪٲ /
noun
- informal.University of the Witwatersrand
Example Sentences
I was taken aback, naturally, but when I had my wits about me again, I thought, oh wow, this film has some traction, some real staying power.”
This, she added, had left people at "their wits' end" and feeling punished – including the person living in a care setting.
For an overthinker like Bridget Jones, texting is all fun and games until it turns into a battle of love-bombing wits.
Like the author, Violet has a genetic condition that means the character dislocates joints and breaks bones easily - so must use her wits and inner strength to help her survive.
A celebrant appeared to conduct the marriage ceremony and, while the surprised guests regathered their wits, Sinead and Michael did a quick costume change.
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