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blockhead

[ blok-hed ]

noun

  1. a stupid, doltish person; dunce.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

  2. Obsolete. a piece of wood in the shape of a head, heads, used as a block for hats or wigs.


blockhead

/ ˈ²ú±ôÉ’°ìËŒ³óÉ›»å /

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

  • ˈ²ú±ô´Ç³¦°ìËŒ³ó±ð²¹»å±ð»å, adjective
  • ˈ²ú±ô´Ç³¦°ìËŒ³ó±ð²¹»å±ð»åly, adverb
  • ˈ²ú±ô´Ç³¦°ìËŒ³ó±ð²¹»å±ð»åness, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²ú±ô´Ç³¦°ìh±ð²¹»åe»å adjective
  • ²ú±ô´Ç³¦°ìh±ð²¹»åe»å·ly adverb
  • ²ú±ô´Ç³¦°ìh±ð²¹»åe»å·ness noun
  • ²ú±ô´Ç³¦°ìh±ð²¹»åi²õ³¾ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of blockhead1

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

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Language includes insults like “loser,†“big butt,†“jerks†and “blockhead.â€

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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.â€

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

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

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

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