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lunkhead

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[luhngk-hed] / ˈlʌŋkˌhɛd /

noun

Slang.
  1. a dull or stupid person; blockhead.


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Etymology

Origin of lunkhead

1850–55, lunk (perhaps blend of lump 1 and hunk ) + head

Example Sentences

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“Lucky there’s a family guy,” a chorus of friends, neighbors and relatives sing about the lunkhead Peter Griffin in the razzle-dazzle opening of each episode of “Family Guy” — more than 400 and counting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Perrotta, who wrote the novel the series is based on as well as the pilot script, never specifies how Brendan becomes the lunkhead that he is.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2019

Agent Cooper, who came through the socket of a Vegas bedroom thereby becoming local lunkhead Dougie, is being chauffeured home from the casino in a limo.

From The Guardian • May 29, 2017

But you, you lunkhead, you just wouldn’t listen.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2016

"Then, bein' as we don't want to lose your company, an' seein' that you mean what you say, we'll keep the gold, though half of it must go to that lunkhead, Ike, my nephew."

From The Guns of Bull Run A Story of the Civil War's Eve by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

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