How to Pronounce "dead from the neck up"
expression
DED frum thuh NEK up
DED frum thuh NEK up
Definition
This humorous and insulting expression means someone is extremely unintelligent, as if their brain doesn't work at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛd/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnɛk/ /ˈəp
British English
dˈɛd/ /fɹˈɒm/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈɛk/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DED frum thuh NEK up
UK
DED frum thuh NEK up
Listen in Context
Some people think he’s dead from the neck up.
Don’t be dead from the neck up—try to solve the problem!
My brother acts dead from the neck up sometimes.
Honestly, if you forget your own birthday, you’re dead from the neck up.