knucklehead

English

Etymology

From knuckle +‎ head.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnʌkl̩ˌhɛd/
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Noun

knucklehead (plural knuckleheads)

  1. (slang, derogatory) An idiot; a stupid or inept person.
    Don't stick that screwdriver into the live electrical outlet, you knucklehead!

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