blockhead
12 synonyms and 3 antonyms for blockhead, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A stupid, slow-witted person.
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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Etymology
Formed in the sixteenth century from block plus head, comparing a dull person's head to a solid, unthinking lump of wood.
Full origin of blockhead →Frequently asked questions
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.
