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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

/ ˈɒˌɛ /

noun

  1. derogatory.
    a stupid person
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzˌ𲹻, adjective
  • ˈdzˌ𲹻ly, adverb
  • ˈdzˌ𲹻ness, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • dzh𲹻e adjective
  • dzh𲹻e·ly adverb
  • dzh𲹻e·ness noun
  • dzh𲹻i noun
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51Թ 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.”

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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.”

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

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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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