noun
Other Word Forms
- blockheaded adjective
- blockheadedly adverb
- blockheadedness noun
- blockheadism noun
Etymology
Origin of blockhead
Example Sentences
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An artist’s desire for profit should have no bearing on this analysis; after all, as Kagan quoted Samuel Johnson: “No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money.”
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2023
"Have fun in Charlotte, blockhead," he said before hanging up.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2022
Peter Robbins, the former child actor who first put a voice to Charles Schultz’s lovable "blockhead" Charlie Brown has died, according to reports.
From Fox News • Jan. 26, 2022
It was Samuel Johnson who said, wrongly but amusingly, that no one except a blockhead writes for any reason but money.
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2017
She told Brad, “Yes, blockhead is one word, but can’t you find a better way of expressing yourself?”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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