knucklehead en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈnʌkl̩ˌhɛd/
Etymology
Etymology tree English knuckle substratebor.? Proto-Indo-European *kap-? Proto-Indo-European *kap- Proto-Indo-European *káput Proto-Germanic *haubudą Old English hēafod Middle English heed English head English knucklehead From knuckle + head.
Meanings
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(derogatory, slang) An idiot; a stupid or inept person.
Don't stick that screwdriver into the live electrical outlet, you knucklehead!
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| knuckleheads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
knuckleheadish · knuckleheadery · knuckleheaded