Bonce

usgb/bɑːns/
noun

The head of a person.

He got hit on the bonce with a cricket ball.
Visual representation of "bonce" - The head of a person

Often appears as...

  • caught on the bonce
  • hit on the bonce

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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British Slang

Bonce is a British slang term, so it's more common in the UK than other English-speaking countries.

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I almost dropped that vase right on my bonce!
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Informal Usage

Use 'bonce' in casual conversations, not in formal or professional settings.

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You've got a huge sticker stuck on your bonce!
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Humorous Tone

'Bonce' often implies a lighthearted, humorous tone when talking about the head.

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Watch your bonce while going through that low doorway!
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