noun
bonehead
BOHN-hehd
noun
1
An informal, mildly insulting term for someone who acts foolishly or stubbornly.
"What a bonehead move, forgetting the tickets at home."
How to Use Bonehead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual insult for someone being dumb or careless.
When to use it
Informal and often used affectionately among friends rather than as a serious insult.
Word Forms
boneheads plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "bone" and "head" — implying a head that's solid bone all the way through.