Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

knucklehead

noun
/ˈnʌkəlˌhɛd/
Definition
A foolish or stupid person.
Examples
  • Don’t be such a knucklehead; think before you make a decision.
  • He called himself a knucklehead for forgetting his keys again.
  • Sometimes, even the smartest people can act like a knucklehead.
Meaning
Knucklehead is a slang term used to describe someone who acts unwisely or takes silly actions, often without thinking.
Synonyms
  • fool
  • dummy
  • simpleton
  • blockhead
  • nincompoop