dolehead en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɔʊ̯lhɛd/
Etymology
From dole + head.
Meanings
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(Ireland, slang) An unemployed person who has no intention of seeking a job, and survives on government-funded unemployment benefits.
Paddy was a dolehead who was too lazy to ever work a day in his life.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| doleheads | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| dole head | alternative | lexicographic |