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noun

a slow or dim-witted person; dunce.

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Origin of pumpkin head

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

OTHER WORDS FROM pumpkin head

pumpkin-headed, adjective

How to use pumpkin head in a sentence

So the Princess sent a message to Jack Pumpkinhead and asked him to come to the palace.
Little Wizard Stories of Oz|L. Frank Baum
This remarkable animal was not unlike Jack Pumpkinhead in form, although so different in shape.
Little Wizard Stories of Oz|L. Frank Baum
From the tree they began to hurl nuts at the Pumpkinhead, who laughed at them as he helped the two children to their feet.
Little Wizard Stories of Oz|L. Frank Baum
It was perhaps the greatest misfortune that could have happened to Jack Pumpkinhead, and the squirrels were delighted.
Little Wizard Stories of Oz|L. Frank Baum

"I believe it was Jack Pumpkinhead, who is also a farmer," was the reply.
The Emerald City of Oz|L. Frank Baum