Bonehead
noun
A foolish or stupid person.
Don't be such a bonehead; pay attention to what you're doing.
Usage tips
Informal
bonehead move,bonehead mistake,bonehead decision
noun
An unthinking or unintelligent decision.
That was a real bonehead decision to invest all your savings in that scheme.
Usage tips
Informal
bonehead choice,bonehead call,bonehead error
noun
A foolish or stupid person.
Don't be such a bonehead; pay attention to what you're doing.
Usage tips
Informal
bonehead move,bonehead mistake,bonehead decision
noun
An unthinking or unintelligent decision.
That was a real bonehead decision to invest all your savings in that scheme.
Usage tips
Informal
bonehead choice,bonehead call,bonehead error
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Understanding when to use 'bonehead' lightly or seriously can help convey your tone correctly.
He called me a bonehead, but it was meant in good fun.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some environments, using 'bonehead' may be frowned upon, especially in professional settings.
Avoid using slang like bonehead in formal conversations.
Pro Tip 3/3Misinterpretation
Be careful as some people might take offense to being called a bonehead, leading to misunderstandings.
She took it the wrong way when he called her a bonehead.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Understanding when to use 'bonehead' lightly or seriously can help convey your tone correctly.
He called me a bonehead, but it was meant in good fun.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some environments, using 'bonehead' may be frowned upon, especially in professional settings.
Avoid using slang like bonehead in formal conversations.
Pro Tip 3/3Misinterpretation
Be careful as some people might take offense to being called a bonehead, leading to misunderstandings.
She took it the wrong way when he called her a bonehead.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Understanding when to use 'bonehead' lightly or seriously can help convey your tone correctly.
He called me a bonehead, but it was meant in good fun.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some environments, using 'bonehead' may be frowned upon, especially in professional settings.
Avoid using slang like bonehead in formal conversations.
Pro Tip 3/3Misinterpretation
Be careful as some people might take offense to being called a bonehead, leading to misunderstandings.
She took it the wrong way when he called her a bonehead.
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