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blockhead

[ blok-hed ]

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, heads, used as a block for hats or wigs.


blockhead

/ 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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Derived Forms

  • ˈblockˌheaded, adjective
  • ˈblockˌheadedly, adverb
  • ˈblockˌheadedness, noun
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Other Words From

  • blockheaded adjective
  • blockheaded·ly adverb
  • blockheaded·ness noun
  • blockheadism noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of blockhead1

First recorded in 1540–50; block + head
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Example Sentences

Language includes insults like “loser,” “big butt,” “jerks” and “blockhead.”

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.”

She told Brad, “Yes, blockhead is one word, but can’t you find a better way of expressing yourself?”

It just has been led by an unqualified blockhead for so long that we came to think of it that way.

"Have fun in Charlotte, blockhead," he said before hanging up.

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