bonehead

American  

[bohn-hed] / ˈboʊnˌhɛd /

noun

1. a foolish or stupid person; blockhead.

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adjective

1. being of, by, or for a stupid or unthinking person.

   a bonehead mistake.

bonehead British  

/ ˈbəʊnˌhɛd /

noun

1. slang a stupid or obstinate person

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Other Word Forms

• boneheaded adjective
• boneheadedness noun

Etymology

Origin of bonehead

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; bone ( def. ) + head

Example Sentences

She would address the troops as “My boneheads in the South Pacific.”

From Los Angeles Times

You kind of hated these wealthy, entitled boneheads, and not in ways that were intended or even fun.

From Los Angeles Times

“But I’m hitting a lot of good shots. I’m just making so many bonehead mistakes.”

From Seattle Times

"So if you meet a far-right, neo-fascist bonehead who looks out of place here, the critical question you must ask that person is: 'Would you like a Welsh cake?'"

From BBC

“There are guys who have lots of experience who made bonehead plays in the playoffs,” Van Noy said.

From Los Angeles Times