saphead

noun
UK: /ˈsæp.hed/
US: /ˈsæp.hed/

  1. A foolish or stupid person.

    1. Don't be such a saphead, you almost broke the vase.
    2. Only a complete saphead would believe such an outlandish story like that.

Synonyms

fool idiot nitwit simpleton dupe gull
saphead transitive-verb

  1. To trick or deceive someone, especially in a foolish way.

    1. He sapheaded me into thinking he was rich.
    2. The con artist tried to saphead the tourists out of their money with fake goods.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "saphead": fool, idiot, nitwit, simpleton, dupe, gull.

Example usage of "saphead": "Don't be such a saphead, you almost broke the vase.". More examples on the page.