bonehead
word
Definition
A slang word for a very foolish or stupid person, often used in a playful or mildly insulting way.
Usage & Nuances
'Bonehead' is informal and mildly rude, often used jokingly among friends but can be offensive if used seriously. Common as 'bonehead move' for a silly mistake. Avoid in formal contexts.
Spanish: cabeza dura - tontoPortuguese (BR): cabeça-dura - burro (ofensivo)Portuguese (PT): cabeça-dura - burro (ofensivo)Chinese (Simplified): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Chinese (Traditional): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Hindi: मूर्ख - गधा (अपमानजनक)Arabic: غبي - أحمقBengali: বোকা - গাধা (অপমানসূচক)Russian: балбес - дубинаJapanese: まぬけ - バカVietnamese: đồ ngốc - kẻ ngu ngốcKorean: 멍청이 - 바보Turkish: ahmak - salakUrdu: بیوقوف - احمقIndonesian: bodoh - tolol
Example Sentences
That was a bonehead mistake on the exam.
basic
Only a real bonehead would forget their own birthday.
natural
He called his friend a bonehead for forgetting the keys.
basic
Don't be a bonehead; look before you cross the street.
basic
Sometimes I feel like such a bonehead when I make simple errors.
natural
"Way to go, bonehead! You just spilled coffee all over the report," she joked.
natural