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knucklehead.

An idiot; a stupid or inept person.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnʌkl̩ˌhɛd/
  1. An idiot; a stupid or inept person.

    derogatory · slang
    Don't stick that screwdriver into the live electrical outlet, you knucklehead!
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English knuckle substratebor.? Proto-Indo-European *kap-? Proto-Indo-European *kap- Proto-Indo-European *káput Proto-Germanic *haubudą Old English hēafod Middle English heed English head English knucklehead From knuckle + head.

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