Thickhead
noun
A person who is not smart or does not think clearly.
Don't be such a thickhead, try to understand the situation!
Often appears as...
- such a thickhead
- don't be a thickhead
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A type of bird from the family Pachycephalidae, mostly found in Australia.
The Western Thickhead is a beautiful yet elusive bird.
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A person who is not smart or does not think clearly.
Don't be such a thickhead, try to understand the situation!
Often appears as...
- such a thickhead
- don't be a thickhead
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A type of bird from the family Pachycephalidae, mostly found in Australia.
The Western Thickhead is a beautiful yet elusive bird.
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Insult
The term 'thickhead' is informal and can offend someone if used seriously.
He called me a thickhead when we argued, which really hurt my feelings.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Formality
Don't use 'thickhead' in formal settings, such as job interviews or official documents.
In a business meeting, calling someone a thickhead would be completely inappropriate.
Pro Tip 3/3Playful Teasing
Sometimes 'thickhead' is used between friends as a joking rebuke.
You forgot the keys again? You're such a thickhead!
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Insult
The term 'thickhead' is informal and can offend someone if used seriously.
He called me a thickhead when we argued, which really hurt my feelings.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Formality
Don't use 'thickhead' in formal settings, such as job interviews or official documents.
In a business meeting, calling someone a thickhead would be completely inappropriate.
Pro Tip 3/3Playful Teasing
Sometimes 'thickhead' is used between friends as a joking rebuke.
You forgot the keys again? You're such a thickhead!
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Insult
The term 'thickhead' is informal and can offend someone if used seriously.
He called me a thickhead when we argued, which really hurt my feelings.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Formality
Don't use 'thickhead' in formal settings, such as job interviews or official documents.
In a business meeting, calling someone a thickhead would be completely inappropriate.
Pro Tip 3/3Playful Teasing
Sometimes 'thickhead' is used between friends as a joking rebuke.
You forgot the keys again? You're such a thickhead!
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