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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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Etymology

Origin of blockhead

First recorded in 1540–50; block + head

Example Sentences

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From his Facebook account I'm sent photos of two extreme American bullies - Brandon Blockhead and Kleo - who have just had a litter of puppies.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2023

The Blockhead was as talented at making money as his old man, and into the bargain, he was well-liked.

From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2021

Instead play: Blockhead, a building game that’s all construction, no time-wasting dice rolls.

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2018

His books include "None But a Blockhead" about writing and a children's book called "Because of Lozo Brown," about the fears children have of meeting others.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2012

Blockhead Hans and the Dead Crow 83 The brothers turned round to learn what in the world he could have found.

From Bluebeard by Johnson, Clifton

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