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bonehead

[bohn-hed] / ˈboʊnˌhɛd /


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Long story short, there are still evidently a lot of people around Pete Hegseth who think he is a big-league bonehead and would like everyone else to know it too.

From Slate Apr. 26, 2025

“But I’m hitting a lot of good shots. I’m just making so many bonehead mistakes.”

From Seattle Times Jul. 21, 2023

The Seahawks took a 17-16 lead into the half thanks to a bonehead play by Niners safety Jimmie Ward.

From Washington Times Jan. 14, 2023

“There are guys who have lots of experience who made bonehead plays in the playoffs,” Van Noy said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 11, 2023

He didn’t make fun of the bonehead who’d been driving the boat.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




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