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blockhead

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Noun — A stupid, slow-witted person.

Etymology

Formed in the sixteenth century from block plus head, comparing a dull person's head to a solid, unthinking lump of wood.

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What does “blockhead” mean?

The word “blockhead” means a stupid, slow-witted person. In plain terms, an insulting term for someone considered stupid.

How do you use “blockhead” in a sentence?

Here is “blockhead” used in a sentence: “Only a blockhead would fall for that trick twice.”

What part of speech is “blockhead”?

“Blockhead” is a noun.

Where does the word “blockhead” come from?

The word “blockhead” dates back to around 1500. Formed in the sixteenth century from block plus head, comparing a dull person's head to a solid, unthinking lump of wood.

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