nitwits

plural noun
UK /ˈnɪt.wɪts/
US /ˈnɪt.wɪts/

Nitwits are silly people who do not think very well.

The nitwits forgot to bring the map and got lost.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. People who act in a foolish or careless way.

Those nitwits left the gate open again.

3. A playful, teasing word for friends who do something silly.

You nitwits ate all the cake before dinner!

4. Characters in a story who make silly mistakes.

The nitwits in the cartoon kept tripping over their own feet.