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Meaning of numbskull
A person who is foolish or stupid
Etymology of numbskull
The word "numbskull" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the phrase "numb skull," which referred to a person with a dull or stupid mind
The term is thought to have been coined to describe someone who is mentally dull or sluggish, with "numb" implying a lack of sensitivity or awareness, and "skull" referring to the head or brain
Synonyms
fool
idiot
dimwit
simpleton
moron
dolt
dunce
blockhead
numbskull
nincompoop
ignoramus
cretin
imbecile
buffoon
clown
jester
silly goose
airhead
scatterbrain
featherbrain
lightweight
muttonhead
dunderhead
nitwit
halfwit
lamebrain
bonehead
fathead
woodenhead
muddlehead
addlehead
blockbrain
dullard
doltish
foolish
absurd
ridiculous
preposterous
ludicrous
laughable
risible
comical
farcical
silly
inane
fatuous
asinine
mindless
brainless
witless
foolish
senseless
nonsensical
Definitions
- A person who is foolish or stupid, lacking common sense or good judgment
- * A person who is slow to understand or react, often due to a lack of intelligence or awareness
Usage Examples
- He's such a numbskull, he can't even remember his own phone number
- * She's a numbskull for investing all her money in a pyramid scheme
- * The numbskull in the movie kept getting into trouble due to his foolish decisions