blockhead
Example Sentences
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An artist’s desire for profit should have no bearing on this analysis; after all, as Kagan quoted Samuel Johnson: “No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money.”
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2023
On “Poor Little Fool,” by Ricky Nelson: “She sized you up, she was captivating and shrewd and lousy with lies. Oh yeah, you were an absolute blockhead beyond a doubt.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2022
"Have fun in Charlotte, blockhead," he said before hanging up.
From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2022
Peter Robbins, the former child actor who first put a voice to Charles Schultz’s lovable "blockhead" Charlie Brown has died, according to reports.
From Fox News ● Jan. 26, 2022
“If she doesn’t, she’s even more of a blockhead than I think.”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
