dunderhead
/'dʌndəhed/
Definition
Noun: - A stupid or foolish person; a term used to express contempt for someone's lack of intelligence or common sense.
Usage
The word "dunderhead" is a somewhat old-fashioned, informal noun used as a direct and often humorous insult to describe a person perceived as very foolish or slow-witted. It is typically used in a critical or exasperated manner.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- As a term of endearment: In very specific, often familial or close-knit contexts, it can be used affectionately to tease someone for a minor foolish act, though this is less common.
- Oh, you dunderhead, you put the milk in the cupboard again!
Variants and Related Words
- Dunderheaded (adjective): Characterized by stupidity or foolishness.
- That was a dunderheaded mistake to make.
Synonyms
- Fool
- Idiot
- Blockhead
- Nincompoop
- Simpleton
- Dunce
Idioms
While "dunderhead" itself is not typically part of a larger idiom, it functions similarly to other insulting nouns for foolish people in expressions like: - To be a complete dunderhead: To act in a thoroughly foolish manner. - He was a complete dunderhead to think that plan would work.
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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