knucklehead

English

Etymology

From knuckle +‎ head.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnʌkl̩ˌhɛd/

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Noun

knucklehead (plural knuckleheads)

1. (slang, derogatory) An idiot; a stupid or inept person.

   Don't stick that screwdriver into the live electrical outlet, you knucklehead!

Derived terms

• knuckleheaded
• knuckleheadery
• knuckleheadish

Related terms

• knuckle