blockhead

noun
UK: /ˈblɒk.hed/
US: /ˈblɑːk.hed/

  1. A stupid person.

    1. Don't be such a blockhead, close the door! [ ] [ ]
    2. The blockhead forgot his keys again, and now we're stuck outside the house. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nitwit fool idiot dummy dolt
blockhead verb

  1. To obstruct or hinder, like a stupid person would.

    1. Don't blockhead the doorway; let people through. [ ] [ ]
    2. He tried to blockhead the deal, but it went through anyway despite the blockhead. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "blockhead" is /ˈblɒk.hed/ in British English and /ˈblɑːk.hed/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blockhead": nitwit, fool, idiot, dummy, dolt.

Example usage of "blockhead": "Don't be such a blockhead, close the door!". More examples on the page.