noun
a person who considers themselves to be witty or clever, but is actually regarded as foolish or lacking in true wit
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The professor dismissed the witling's attempt at a sophisticated argument.
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The witling tried to act smart, but everyone saw through it.
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That witling is always trying to show off and impress people.
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She saw him as nothing more than a witling, incapable of deep thought or understanding.