blockhead

[ blok-hed ]
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noun
  1. a stupid, doltish person; dunce.

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

Origin of blockhead

1
First recorded in 1540–50; block + head

Other words for blockhead

Other words from blockhead

  • blockheaded, adjective
  • block·head·ed·ly, adverb
  • block·head·ed·ness, noun
  • blockheadism, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for blockhead

blockhead

/ (ˈblɒkˌhɛd) /


noun
  1. derogatory a stupid person

Derived forms of blockhead

  • blockheaded, adjective
  • blockheadedly, adverb
  • blockheadedness, noun

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