knucklehead
word
Definition
A silly or stupid person, usually used in a playful or friendly way rather than to truly insult someone.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily informal and playful, not harsh. Often used when someone does something silly but not harmful ("Come on, you knucklehead!"). Don’t use for serious criticism. Synonyms: "goofball", "dummy". Regional American slang.
Spanish: cabeza hueca - cabeza dura - tontoPortuguese (BR): cabeça dura - tapado - burroPortuguese (PT): cabeça dura - pateta - estúpidoChinese (Simplified): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Chinese (Traditional): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Hindi: मूर्ख - गधा (मजाक में)Arabic: غبي - أحمقBengali: গাধা - বোকাRussian: балбес - дуралейJapanese: おバカさん - まぬけVietnamese: đồ ngốc - đứa ngốcKorean: 바보 - 얼간이Turkish: ahmak - aptalUrdu: بیوقوف - الوIndonesian: bodoh - tolol
Example Sentences
Don't be a knucklehead and forget your homework again.
basic
His sister called him a knucklehead after he dropped the cake.
basic
It's just a joke, you knucklehead!
basic
You locked your keys in the car again? What a knucklehead!
natural
Sometimes my brother acts like a total knucklehead, but I still love him.
natural
Only a knucklehead would try to fix the TV with a hammer.
natural