Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bonehead
noun
/ˈboʊnˌhɛd/
Definition
A bonehead is a person who acts in a stupid or foolish manner.
Examples
- Don’t be such a bonehead; think before you act!
- He made a bonehead mistake by forgetting the meeting.
- Calling her a bonehead was unfair; she was just trying her best.
Meaning
The term is often used informally to describe someone who makes poor decisions or lacks common sense.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- dunce
- nincompoop
- clod
