Afterwitted

/ˈæftərˌwɪtəd/ adjective

Characterized by being slow to think of witty responses; tending to realize clever remarks or arguments only after the moment has passed.

From 'afterwit' plus the suffix '-ed' meaning 'having the quality of.' Describes someone who struggles with quick thinking or repartee in the moment.

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