noun
Other Word Forms
- blockheaded adjective
- blockheadedly adverb
- blockheadedness noun
- blockheadism noun
Etymology
Origin of blockhead
Example Sentences
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On “Poor Little Fool,” by Ricky Nelson: “She sized you up, she was captivating and shrewd and lousy with lies. Oh yeah, you were an absolute blockhead beyond a doubt.”
From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2022
"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’s of recent coinage, a portmanteau of “pandemic” and “pendejo,” the Mexican Spanish term for a blockhead.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2020
“The old lady! No, the young lady, to be sure. I shall think you a great blockhead, Frank, if you bring the aunt without the niece.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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