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need one's head examined en · VERB

Etymology

Facetiously suggesting that a person has mental issues and should see a doctor.

Meanings

  1. (derogatory, slang) Indicating that a person is very foolish, or making a stupid decision.
    • You paid how much for that piece of junk? You need your head examined!

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
needing one's head examined Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
needed one's head examined Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
needed one's head examined Tense=Past lexicographic
needs one's head examined Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic

Relateds

need one's eyes checked

Synonyms

need one's bumps feeling