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dunderhead

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Dunderhead (noun) means a stupid or slow-witted person.

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A stupid or slow-witted person.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from dunder and head.

Synonyms

dumbass dunce hammerhead shithead lunkhead bonehead muttonhead knucklehead fuckhead numskull loggerhead blockhead

Related words

head idiot fool scholar moron numb dumbass blockhead

Rhymes for dunderhead

head read lead dead bead mead bread plead tread ahead dread knead

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What is the meaning of dunderhead?

"dunderhead" (noun) means a stupid or slow-witted person.

What is another word for dunderhead?

Other words for "dunderhead" include dumbass, dunce, hammerhead, shithead, lunkhead, bonehead.

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