(derogatory, informal, originally US) A fool or idiot.
Used in a Sentence
lunkhead
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for lunkhead.
Editorial note
The valedictorian is always going to college and the lunkhead is not.
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Quick take
(derogatory, informal, originally US) A fool or idiot.
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for lunkhead.
noun
(derogatory, informal, originally US) A fool or idiot.
See also: dunce, loggerhead, knucklehead, bonehead, dunderhead
Example sentences
The valedictorian is always going to college and the lunkhead is not.
Not (as you presume) her being some kind of a lunkhead, who thinks it's all about "pattern matching".
The biggest lunkhead A-gang mechanics on my sub were all "engineers>" Even the nuclear engineers onboard were not called that.
It causes temporary embarrassment for the lunkhead, he'll stop, and believe me he'll "get it" because he will stop trying to get the handy local man to explain why you/he are there, and you can all move on instead of silently steaming for ages.
Quote examples
Not (as you presume) her being some kind of a lunkhead, who thinks it's all about "pattern matching".
The biggest lunkhead A-gang mechanics on my sub were all "engineers>" Even the nuclear engineers onboard were not called that.
It causes temporary embarrassment for the lunkhead, he'll stop, and believe me he'll "get it" because he will stop trying to get the handy local man to explain why you/he are there, and you can all move on instead of silently steaming for ages.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use lunkhead in a sentence?
The valedictorian is always going to college and the lunkhead is not.
What does lunkhead mean?
(derogatory, informal, originally US) A fool or idiot.
What part of speech is lunkhead?
lunkhead is commonly used as noun.