Lunkhead

usgb/ˈlʌŋkhed/
noun

A stupid and slow person.

He always forgets his tasks, what a lunkhead!
Visual representation of "lunkhead" - A stupid and slow person

Often appears as...

  • such a lunkhead
  • acts like a lunkhead

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "lunkhead"
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Informal Insult

Used among friends or peers in a light-hearted way; not severe but can be disrespectful.

Illustration for Informal Insult
Stop spacing out and focus, you lunkhead!
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Avoid at Work

Inappropriate in professional settings; using 'lunkhead' at work could be rude and offensive.

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I managed to bite my tongue before calling my boss a lunkhead.
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Cultural Nuance

The term is mostly used in American English and may not be understood or taken lightly elsewhere.

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When I called him a lunkhead in London, they didn't get the joke.
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