Clotpole

Pronunciation: /klɑtpoʊl/

Definitions of clotpole

noun a foolish or obnoxious person

Example Sentences

A1 He called his friend a clotpole when they lost the game.

A2 The teacher scolded the student for being a clotpole and not paying attention.

B1 She couldn't believe her boss was such a clotpole during the meeting.

B2 The politician was criticized for his behavior, with many calling him a clotpole in the media.

C1 Despite his intelligence, his arrogance often led others to view him as a clotpole.

C2 The CEO's reputation was tarnished after being exposed as a clotpole in his dealings with employees.

Examples of clotpole in a Sentence

formal The professor was taken aback by the student's use of the word 'clotpole' during the academic debate.

informal I can't believe he called his boss a clotpole in the meeting!

slang She always acts like such a clotpole when she's had too much to drink.

figurative His stubbornness made him seem like a clotpole unwilling to listen to reason.

Grammatical Forms of clotpole

• past tense: clotpoled
• plural: clotpoles
• comparative: more clotpole
• superlative: most clotpole
• present tense: clotpoles
• future tense: will clotpole
• perfect tense: has clotpoled
• continuous tense: is clotpoling
• singular: clotpole
• positive degree: clotpole
• infinitive: to clotpole
• gerund: clotpoling
• participle: clotpole

Origin and Evolution of clotpole

First Known Use: 1450 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'clotpole' originated in Middle English as a combination of 'clot' meaning a lump of earth or mud, and 'pole' referring to a head or skull.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'clotpole' evolved from a literal term describing a blockhead or fool to a more playful insult used in colloquial language.