thickhead

[thik-hed] / ˈθɪkˌhɛd /

NOUN

dullard

Synonyms

STRONG

airhead blockhead boob chump clod dimwit dolt dope dork dumbbell dummy dunce fool idiot imbecile lunkhead nitwit numskull simpleton

WEAK

dummkopf lamebrain meathead stupid person

Antonyms

STRONG

brain genius

Example Sentences

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You don’t suppose that thickhead would have the gumption to do what this chap did, or the wit to know about paper being a non-conductor, and all that?

From Under Boy Scout Colors by Ames, Joseph Bushnell

Out on me for a thickhead for not linking thee with that bold feat before.

From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

I’m a thickhead and a landlubber, all in one.”

From The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy by Patchin, Frank Gee

I’m more or less of a thickhead when it comes to flossy finance; but I’ve seen enough plain flimflam games to know a few things.

From Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe by Ford, Sewell

I don't like you to look upon your father as a thickhead who couldn't be expected to succeed.

From New Grub Street by Gissing, George