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pinhead.

The head of a pin. (Frequently used in size comparisons.)

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɪn.hɛd/
  1. The head of a pin. (Frequently used in size comparisons.)

  2. A foolish or stupid person.

    slang
  3. A telemark skier.

    slang
  4. A human head that is unusually tapered or small, often due to microcephaly, or a person with that trait. Often promoted in freak shows as "human pinheads".

    slang
  5. A newborn cricket used as food for pets.

    slang
  6. The immature juvenile fruiting body of a mushroom prior to its gills opening.

Where this word comes from

From pin + head.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.