noun a stupid or foolish person
Slang term used to refer to someone who lacks intelligence or makes poor decisions in a military context.
Used informally to refer to someone who is not very intelligent or makes silly mistakes in their work.
Used to describe a player who consistently makes foolish mistakes or errors on the field.
Commonly used in comedy to describe a character who is dim-witted or makes foolish decisions.
In a professional context, a writer may use the term 'bonehead' to describe a character in a story who is portrayed as foolish or dim-witted.
A psychologist may use the term 'bonehead' informally to refer to a patient who consistently makes poor decisions or fails to learn from past mistakes.
A teacher may use the term 'bonehead' to playfully scold a student for making a careless mistake or not paying attention in class.
A coach may use the term 'bonehead' to criticize a player for making a costly error during a game or practice.