noun
dickwad
Dickwad (noun) means a contemptible or foolish person; a jerk. Example: “Stop being such a dickwad about the parking spot.”
noun
1
A contemptible or foolish person; a jerk.
"You treat your girlfriend so bad, you damn dickwad!"
"Stop being such a dickwad about the parking spot."
""Yeah? Who's gonna stop me, dickwad?""
— Stephen J. Cannell, The Tin Collectors (2001)
How to use dickwad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slang insult for someone acting foolishly or obnoxiously.
When to use it
Vulgar slang — casual and mocking rather than genuinely aggressive.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dickwads
Etymology
Formed from dick + -wad, following the pattern of similar slangy insults.
Frequently asked questions
What does “dickwad” mean?
The word “dickwad” means a contemptible or foolish person; a jerk. In plain terms, a slang insult for someone acting foolishly or obnoxiously.
How do you use “dickwad” in a sentence?
Here is “dickwad” used in a sentence: “Stop being such a dickwad about the parking spot.”
What part of speech is “dickwad”?
“Dickwad” is a noun.
What is the meaning of dickwad?
"dickwad" (noun) means a contemptible or foolish person; a jerk.
