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knuckleheaded

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Knuckleheaded (adj) means (informal) Silly or not very sensible.

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(informal) Silly or not very sensible.

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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 knuckle and headed.

Antonyms

brainy bright

Related words

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Rhymes for knuckleheaded

jaded faded loaded headed shaded graded dreaded unleaded uploaded degraded threaded beheaded

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What is the meaning of knuckleheaded?

"knuckleheaded" (adj) means (informal) Silly or not very sensible.

What is the opposite of knuckleheaded?

Opposites of "knuckleheaded" include brainy, bright.

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