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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

  1. (derogatory, slang) An idiot; a stupid or inept person.
    • Don't stick that screwdriver into the live electrical outlet, you knucklehead!

Forms

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knuckleheads Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

knuckleheadish · knuckleheadery · knuckleheaded

Relateds

knuckle