US /ˈlʌnk.hɛd/ UK /ˈlʌŋkhɛd/
noun Freq #53209

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    informal and insulting: a stupid, clumsy, or slow-witted person

    Only a lunkhead would leave the gate open during the storm.

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Synonyms
1 noun · informal and insulting: a... foolblockheaddolt
More idiot
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Word family
Forms lunkheads
Derived forms lunkheaded
Related forms lunkblockhead

Etymology

Probably formed from lunk, perhaps an alteration or expressive relative of lump, + head. Like blockhead and chucklehead, the compound treats dullness as having a heavy or poorly formed head.

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