blockhead

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is unintelligent or stupid.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blockhead
hackhead , knobhead , nobhead , plodhead

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Variants

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blockhead , blockheads

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'one who blocks the head', from Old English blocian 'to block'. Later came to mean 'fool' or 'simpleton'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blockhead' has been in use since the 15th century.

2. In some parts of England, 'blockhead' is still used as a term of endearment.

3. The term 'blockhead' is sometimes used in a positive context to describe someone who is stubborn or determined.

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Related Concepts

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1. idiot: Someone who is unintelligent or lacks common sense. 'Blockhead' and 'idiot' are synonymous terms.

2. simpleton: A person who is unintelligent or lacking in knowledge and common sense. 'Blockhead' and 'simpleton' are synonymous terms.

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Culture

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In literature, 'blockhead' is often used as an insult or derogatory term for someone who is unintelligent or slow-witted. In art, there is a famous sculpture called 'The Blockhead' by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, which depicts a man with a large, bulbous head. In music, the term 'blockhead' has been used as a nickname for various musicians.

How to Memorize "blockhead"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a large, bulbous head. Imagine the term 'blockhead' being written in bold letters above their head.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'blockhead' with someone who is unintelligent or slow-witted. Think of a person who always seems to make mistakes or struggles to understand complex concepts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B-O-L-O-C-K-H-E-A-D to remember the definition: Blockhead = Big Old Lack Of Common Knowledge Head.

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