wits

/wɪts/

noun

1
(now usually in the plural) Sanity.
“He's gone completely out of his wits.”
2
(obsolete usually in the plural) The senses.
3
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
“Where she has gone to is beyond the wit of man to say.”
4
The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
“My father had a quick wit and a steady hand.”
5
Intelligence; common sense.
“The opportunity was right in front of you, and you didn't even have the wit to take it!”
6
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
“The best man's speech was hilarious, full of wit and charm.”
7
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.
“Your friend is quite a wit, isn't he?”

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