numskull

noun
UK: /ˈnʌmskʌl/
US: /ˈnʌmskʌl/

  1. A stupid or foolish person.

    1. Don't be a numskull, close the door!
    2. Only a complete numskull would forget to back up their data before reformatting.

Synonyms

idiot dunce blockhead nitwit fool

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "numskull" is /ˈnʌmskʌl/ in British English and /ˈnʌmskʌl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "numskull": idiot, dunce, blockhead, nitwit, fool.

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