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Meaning of blockhead
A person considered foolish or stupid
Etymology of blockhead
The word "blockhead" has its roots in the 14th century, derived from the Middle English words "block" meaning "wooden block" and "head", likely referring to someone with a wooden or obstinate head
Historically, the term was used to describe someone who was considered foolish, stupid, or obstinate
Synonyms
fool
idiot
dimwit
moron
simpleton
dolt
numbskull
nincompoop
buffoon
imbecile
ignoramus
dunce
dullard
numbskull
block
clod
lout
oaf
boor
doltish
foolish
silly
absurd
ridiculous
ludicrous
preposterous
laughable
risible
comical
farcical
asinine
fatuous
inane
mindless
brainless
witless
senseless
foolishness
stupidity
silliness
absurdity
ridiculousness
lunacy
madness
craziness
Definitions
- A stupid person
- * A person who is frustratingly obstinate or uncooperative
Usage Examples
- He's such a blockhead for forgetting his own password
- * My brother can be a blockhead sometimes, but I still love him
- * The politician's blockhead remarks sparked outrage across the country