picklehead

English

Etymology

From pickle +‎ head.

Pronunciation

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Noun

picklehead (plural pickleheads)

1. (slang) a foolish person.
   • 1989, Jim Sleeper, In search of New York:

     ...had to deal with Reagan's gang and even with a picklehead like Senator D'Amato...

   • 1994, Richard Scheinin, Field of screams: the dark underside of America's national pastime:

     "Right at that thick picklehead skull of yours," he shouted, and did it again.

2. (slang) a person who plays pickleball.
   • 2022 April 1, “City Council approves funding for development of pickleball club expansion plan and repairs”, in Spruce Grove Examiner:

     "The Pickleheads are a compelling group who have done a lot for the sport in our area. I’m really happy to see this...