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