woodenhead

[ wood-n-hed ]

nounInformal.
  1. a stupid person; blockhead.

Origin of woodenhead

1
First recorded in 1825–35; wooden + head

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British Dictionary definitions for woodenhead

woodenhead

/ (ˈwʊdənˌhɛd) /


noun
  1. informal a dull, foolish, or unintelligent person

Derived forms of woodenhead

  • woodenheaded, adjective
  • woodenheadedness, noun

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