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blockhead

American  
[blok-hed] / ˈblɒkˌhɛd /

noun

  1. a stupid, doltish person; dunce.

    Synonyms:
    booby, ignoramus, dullard, dolt, nitwit, fool
  2. Obsolete. a piece of wood in the shape of a head, used as a block for hats or wigs.


blockhead British  
/ ˈblɒkˌhɛd /

noun

  1. derogatory a stupid person

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of blockhead

First recorded in 1540–50; block + head

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He, like so many police officers we’ve seen, is a complete blockhead.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025

On “Poor Little Fool,” by Ricky Nelson: “She sized you up, she was captivating and shrewd and lousy with lies. Oh yeah, you were an absolute blockhead beyond a doubt.”

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2022

Peter Robbins, the former child actor who first put a voice to Charles Schultz’s lovable "blockhead" Charlie Brown has died, according to reports.

From Fox News • Jan. 26, 2022

I can imagine a blockhead studio executive complaining that there’s no reason to care about any of this trivia, yet somehow, miraculously, the series goes on.

From Slate • Aug. 16, 2019

"Allun, you blockhead, what game are you playing?"

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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