noun
Uncommon
dickhead
DIHK-ehd
Dickhead (noun) means a highly contemptible or stupid person; a strong insult. Example: “Only a dickhead would cut the line like that.”
noun
1
A highly contemptible or stupid person; a strong insult.
""Watch it, dickhead!" "Hey, Stan, that's my shirt you just dropped in the snow!""
— E.M. Corder, The Deer Hunter (1979)
"Only a dickhead would cut the line like that."
"He acted like a total dickhead at the meeting."
How to use dickhead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA vulgar insult for someone being deliberately stupid, rude, or obnoxious.
When to use it
Vulgar — much stronger than "jerk" or "idiot."
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Word forms
- Plural
- dickheads
Etymology
From dick + head, recorded from the 1960s onward as an insult.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dickhead
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What does “dickhead” mean?
The word “dickhead” means a highly contemptible or stupid person; a strong insult. In plain terms, a vulgar insult for someone being deliberately stupid, rude, or obnoxious.
How do you pronounce “dickhead”?
“Dickhead” is pronounced DIHK-ehd (/ˈdɪkˌ(h)ɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dickhead” in a sentence?
Here is “dickhead” used in a sentence: “Only a dickhead would cut the line like that.”
What is another word for “dickhead”?
Words with a similar meaning to “dickhead” include idiot.
What part of speech is “dickhead”?
“Dickhead” is a noun.
Where does the word “dickhead” come from?
The word “dickhead” dates back to around 1960. From dick + head, recorded from the 1960s onward as an insult.
Is “dickhead” a common word?
“Dickhead” is an uncommon word in modern English.
