Dead from the neck up Meaning in English
expression
Definition
This humorous and insulting expression means someone is extremely unintelligent, as if their brain doesn't work at all.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and rude; only use when joking among close friends or describing someone in a clearly humorous way. Commonly collocated with 'He’s' or 'She’s' as in 'He’s dead from the neck up.' Not appropriate in formal or polite conversation. Can be offensive.
Example Sentences
Some people think he’s dead from the neck up.
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Don’t be dead from the neck up—try to solve the problem!
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My brother acts dead from the neck up sometimes.
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Honestly, if you forget your own birthday, you’re dead from the neck up.
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You don’t have to be dead from the neck up to fail this test—it’s really hard.
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She laughed and said, ‘I feel dead from the neck up before my morning coffee.’
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