Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pinhead

Noun
/ˈpɪn.hɛd/
Definition
A person who is regarded as stupid or insignificant.
Examples
  • Don’t be such a pinhead; think before you speak!
  • He felt like a pinhead for forgetting his own birthday.
  • Only a pinhead would make that decision without considering the consequences.
Meaning
Used in a colloquial context to describe someone who lacks intelligence or common sense.
Synonyms
  • fool
  • nitwit
  • dummy
  • blockhead
  • simpleton