Dunderhead

usgb/ˈdʌndərhed/
noun

A stupid or foolish person.

Don't be such a dunderhead and pay attention!
Visual representation of "dunderhead" - A stupid or foolish person

Often appears as...

  • such a dunderhead
  • don't be a dunderhead

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "dunderhead"
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Informal Use

Best used among friends or in casual conversations, not in professional or formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Use
After losing the game, Jim jokingly called himself a dunderhead.
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Humorous Insult

Often used humorously rather than to seriously insult someone.

Illustration for Humorous Insult
You locked your keys in the car? You dunderhead!
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Mild Offense

It's a mild term of offense; not as harsh as other insults but can still hurt if not used jokingly.

Illustration for Mild Offense
Lisa smiled when her brother called her a dunderhead, knowing he didn't mean it.
Visual representation of the word "Dunderhead"

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