blockhead
/'blɔkhəd/
Definition
Noun: A very stupid or foolish person; a term used to express contempt for someone's lack of intelligence or common sense.
Usage
"Blockhead" is a derogatory noun used as an insult to describe someone perceived as foolish, slow-witted, or lacking intelligence. It is informal and considered rude.
Examples
- He can't solve a simple puzzle; what a blockhead!
- Only a blockhead would go out in this storm without an umbrella.
- Don't be such a blockhead—look at the instructions before you start.
Advanced Usage
- "To call someone a blockhead": To insult someone by declaring them foolish.
- He was so frustrated that he called his assistant a blockhead.
- Used in exclamations to express frustration with someone's stupidity.
- Oh, blockhead! I left my keys inside the locked car.
Variants and Related Words
- Blockheaded (adjective): Having the qualities of a blockhead; stupid.
- That was a blockheaded mistake to make.
Synonyms
- Idiot: A foolish or stupid person.
- Dunce: A person who is slow at learning.
- Fool: A person who acts unwisely or imprudently.
- Dolt: A stupid person.
Idioms
- As thick as a blockhead: Extremely stupid or slow to understand.
- He's as thick as a blockhead when it comes to understanding basic technology.
Noun
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a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
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