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blockhead.

A stupid person.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun

  1. A stupid person.

    colloquial

  2. Short for human blockhead

    abbreviation · alt-of
Where this word comes from

1532, block (noun) + -head.

verb

  1. To perform as a human blockhead.

  2. To behave in a stupid manner.

    rare
Where this word comes from

1532, block (noun) + -head.

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