Lunkhead: meaning, definitions and examples
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lunkhead
[ lสลkhษd ]
informal, derogatory
Lunkhead refers to a foolish or stupid person, often used in informal contexts. It characterizes someone who is clumsy or slow-witted, suggesting a lack of intelligence or common sense.
Synonyms
blockhead, dunce, fool, nincompoop, simpleton
Examples of usage
- He acted like such a lunkhead during the meeting.
- Don't be a lunkhead; think before you speak!
- She called him a lunkhead for forgetting the schedule.
- Only a lunkhead would ignore such a clear warning.
Translations
Translations of the word "lunkhead" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tonto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Dummkopf
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ gลupiec
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซ
๐ซ๐ท imbรฉcile
๐ช๐ธ idiota
๐น๐ท salak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญู ู
๐จ๐ฟ hlupรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ hlupรกk
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌจ่
๐ธ๐ฎ neumenjak
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญfl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฝัะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daxil
๐ฒ๐ฝ idiota
Etymology
The term 'lunkhead' first appeared in American English in the early 20th century, with its roots likely tracing back to the compound of 'lunk', a dialectical variant of the word 'lump', and 'head'. The word 'lump' suggests a heavy, clumsy object, which metaphorically bridges the meaning of being dull or inept. By combining 'lunk' and 'head', the term paints a vivid picture of someone who is not only physically heavy in nature but also lacking mental agility or finesse. Its informal and somewhat playful tone allows it to convey not just insult but also camaraderie in the right contexts, making it relatively popular in casual conversations. Over the years, 'lunkhead' has persisted in various cultural references, often appearing in cartoons and comedic dialogues to denote characters who are endearingly foolish.