bonehead

noun
UK: /ˈbəʊn.hed/
US: /ˈboʊn.hed/

  1. A very stupid person.

    1. Don't be such a bonehead it's not that hard to do! [ ] [ ]
    2. Only a complete bonehead would try to drive across the flooded river. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fool simpleton nitwit numbskull dolt blockhead idiot
bonehead adjective

  1. Stupid or foolish.

    1. That was a bonehead thing to say! [ ] [ ]
    2. I can't believe I made such a bonehead mistake on the test. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bonehead" is /ˈbəʊn.hed/ in British English and /ˈboʊn.hed/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bonehead": fool, simpleton, nitwit, numbskull, dolt, blockhead, idiot.

Example usage of "bonehead": "Don't be such a bonehead it's not that hard to do!". More examples on the page.