Blockhead

usgb/ˈblɑːkhed/
noun

Someone who is not intelligent or who makes decisions.

He felt like a blockhead for forgetting his wife's birthday.
Visual representation of "blockhead" - Someone who is not intelligent or who makes decisions.

Often appears as...

  • feel like a blockhead
  • act like a blockhead

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "blockhead"
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Colloquial Usage

Used in informal, casual conversations, but could be offensive if not used among friends.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
When Joe forgot his keys again, his buddy laughed and called him a blockhead.
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Slightly Insulting

It implies stupidity or foolishness, so be careful when using it to avoid offending someone.

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Calling the new student a blockhead just hurt his feelings.
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Non-literal Meaning

It doesn't mean the person's head is actually like a block of wood—just that they're being unwise or unthinking.

Illustration for Non-literal Meaning
She knew she seemed like a blockhead for mixing up the meeting dates.
Visual representation of the word "Blockhead"

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