Lunkhead Meaning in English

word

US

ˈlʌŋkˌhɛd

LUNK-hed

UK

lˈʌŋkhɛd

LUNK-hed

Definition

A slang, humorous word for a person who acts stupidly or without thinking.

Usage & Nuances

'Lunkhead' is informal and playful—sometimes mildly insulting but often used jokingly with friends or family. More old-fashioned and less common today; similar to 'blockhead' or 'dummy'. Not used in formal contexts.

• Spanish: cabeza dura - burro (coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): cabeça-dura - cabeça de vento (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): cabeça-dura - totó (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 笨蛋 - 蠢货
• Chinese (Traditional): 笨蛋 - 蠢貨
• Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफ़
• Arabic: غبي - أحمق
• Bengali: বোকা - গাধা (অপমানে)
• Russian: болван - дубина - тупица
• Japanese: まぬけ - どじ
• Vietnamese: đồ ngốc - đầu đất
• Korean: 바보 - 멍청이
• Turkish: ahmak - budala
• Urdu: بیوقوف - احمق
• Indonesian: bodoh - tolol

Example Sentences

Don't be a lunkhead—read the instructions first.

basic

My brother can be such a lunkhead sometimes.

basic

Only a lunkhead would forget their keys again.

basic

Okay, I admit it—I acted like a total lunkhead yesterday.

natural

Why do you always call me a lunkhead when I make a mistake?

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He walked right into the glass door—what a lunkhead!

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