Bullhead
noun
A type of freshwater fish with a broad, flat head, often found in North America.
We went fishing and caught a bullhead in the lake.
Often appears as...
- bullhead fish
- bullhead catfish
Usage tips
Neutral
freshwater fish, catfish, aquatic species
noun
A person who is stubborn or obstinate.
He's such a bullhead; he refuses to change his mind.
Often appears as...
- a bullheaded approach
- bullheaded decision
Usage tips
Informal
stubborn person, obstinate character, hard-headed individual
noun
A type of freshwater fish with a broad, flat head, often found in North America.
We went fishing and caught a bullhead in the lake.
Often appears as...
- bullhead fish
- bullhead catfish
Usage tips
Neutral
freshwater fish, catfish, aquatic species
noun
A person who is stubborn or obstinate.
He's such a bullhead; he refuses to change his mind.
Often appears as...
- a bullheaded approach
- bullheaded decision
Usage tips
Informal
stubborn person, obstinate character, hard-headed individual
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Specificity
The term 'bullhead' refers specifically to a group of catfish; it’s important to distinguish it from other fish
Not all freshwater fish are bullheads.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
When discussing fishing, using 'bullhead' precisely indicates the species being referred to
Be clear to avoid confusion.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor
In describing a stubborn person as a 'bullhead', it suggests a lack of flexibility
This is a figurative use.
Pro Tip 1/3Specificity
The term 'bullhead' refers specifically to a group of catfish; it’s important to distinguish it from other fish
Not all freshwater fish are bullheads.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
When discussing fishing, using 'bullhead' precisely indicates the species being referred to
Be clear to avoid confusion.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor
In describing a stubborn person as a 'bullhead', it suggests a lack of flexibility
This is a figurative use.
Pro Tip 1/3Specificity
The term 'bullhead' refers specifically to a group of catfish; it’s important to distinguish it from other fish
Not all freshwater fish are bullheads.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
When discussing fishing, using 'bullhead' precisely indicates the species being referred to
Be clear to avoid confusion.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor
In describing a stubborn person as a 'bullhead', it suggests a lack of flexibility
This is a figurative use.
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