blockhead

Example Sentences

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He, like so many police officers we’ve seen, is a complete blockhead.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025

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

Ms. Ziegfeld, 32, also performs at Coney Island as a burlesque dancer and a human blockhead.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2018

That honor, though, goes to another famous blockhead.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2015

“Do you dare to suppose me so great a blockhead, as not to know what a man is talking of?—What do you deserve?”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen