Pinhead: meaning, definitions and examples

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pinhead

 

[ ˈpɪn.hɛd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insulting term

The term 'pinhead' is used as a derogatory term to describe someone who is perceived as foolish or lacking intelligence. It suggests a very small or insignificant person in terms of intellect, similar to the small size of a pinhead.

Synonyms

dunce, fool, idiot, nincompoop, simpleton.

Examples of usage

  • Don't be such a pinhead; think before you act.
  • He called her a pinhead for not understanding the joke.
  • That idea was frankly pinheaded and unoriginal.
  • If you keep making pinhead decisions, you'll never succeed.

Translations

Translations of the word "pinhead" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cabeça de alfinete

🇮🇳 सुई का सिर

🇩🇪 Nadelkopf

🇮🇩 kepala jarum

🇺🇦 голова цвяха

🇵🇱 głowa szpilki

🇯🇵 ピンヘッド

🇫🇷 tête d'épingle

🇪🇸 cabeza de alfiler

🇹🇷 çivi başı

🇰🇷 핀 헤드

🇸🇦 رأس الدبوس

🇨🇿 hlava špendlíku

🇸🇰 hlava špendlíka

🇨🇳 钉头

🇸🇮 glava zatiča

🇮🇸 nálahöfuð

🇰🇿 шегіртке басы

🇬🇪 პინის თავი

🇦🇿 düyün başı

🇲🇽 cabeza de alfiler

Etymology

The word 'pinhead' originates from the literal meaning of a 'pinhead,' referring to the small, rounded part at the top of a pin. The idea is that someone who is described as a pinhead is thought to have a brain as small as the head of a pin, implying limited intellect. The term began to be used as a colloquial insult in the early 20th century, reflecting societal attitudes toward intelligence and foolishness. It has since become a part of informal English vocabulary, often used humorously or to belittle someone's abilities or decisions. As language evolves, 'pinhead' has continued to be employed in various cultural contexts, often appearing in media and popular culture to playfully dismiss someone's ideas or actions as nonsensical.