noun
numskull
Numskull (noun) means (informal) Someone who is stupid or slow to understand.
noun
1
(informal) Someone who is stupid or slow to understand.
2
Someone who will not try to learn or improve their mind.
"That numskull will never learn how to compose a letter."
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Etymology
Formed from numb (“deadened”) and skull.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of numskull?
"numskull" (noun) means (informal) Someone who is stupid or slow to understand.
What is another word for numskull?
Other words for "numskull" include knucklehead, muttonhead, bonehead, shithead, lunkhead, dunderhead.
What are the different meanings of numskull?
"numskull" has 2 main meanings: 1. (informal) Someone who is stupid or slow to understand; 2. Someone who will not try to learn or improve their mind.
