Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pumpkin-head

noun
/ˈpʌmp.kɪn hɛd/
Definition
A term used to describe someone who has a large, round head, resembling a pumpkin.
Examples
  • The children laughed when they saw their friend wearing a pumpkin-head costume for Halloween.
  • He might be a bit of a pumpkin-head, but his kindness makes him lovable.
Meaning
Often used humorously or derogatorily to refer to a person with an oversized head or silly demeanor.
Synonyms
  • big head
  • melon head
  • noggin