noun

knucklehead

NUHKL-hehd

Knucklehead (noun) means an informal term for a stupid or foolish person. Example: “Stop messing about, you knucklehead, and get in the car.”

noun

An informal term for a stupid or foolish person.

"Stop messing about, you knucklehead, and get in the car."

How to use knucklehead

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA friendly or mildly mocking word for someone acting foolishly.

When to use it

Informal and usually good-natured rather than genuinely insulting.

Word forms

knuckleheads plural

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Etymology

From knuckle + head, on the model of similar informal insults.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for knucklehead

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does “knucklehead” mean?

The word “knucklehead” means an informal term for a stupid or foolish person. In plain terms, a friendly or mildly mocking word for someone acting foolishly.

How do you pronounce “knucklehead”?

“Knucklehead” is pronounced NUHKL-hehd (/ˈnʌkl̩ˌhɛd/ in IPA).

How do you use “knucklehead” in a sentence?

Here is “knucklehead” used in a sentence: “Stop messing about, you knucklehead, and get in the car.”

What part of speech is “knucklehead”?

“Knucklehead” is a noun.

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