Lunkhead

Pronunciation: /lʌŋkhɛd/

Definitions of lunkhead

noun a foolish or stupid person

Example Sentences

A1 He is such a lunkhead for forgetting his keys again.

A2 The lunkhead accidentally spilled his drink all over the table.

B1 She always calls him a lunkhead when he makes a silly mistake.

B2 The boss called the employee a lunkhead for not following instructions.

C1 Despite his intelligence in other areas, he can be a real lunkhead when it comes to common sense.

C2 The professor was shocked to hear such a brilliant student be referred to as a lunkhead by his peers.

Examples of lunkhead in a Sentence

formal The professor was frustrated with the lunkhead student who couldn't grasp the concept.

informal Don't be such a lunkhead and pay attention to what I'm saying.

slang That guy is a total lunkhead, he never knows what's going on.

figurative His stubbornness made him a lunkhead when it came to considering other perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of lunkhead

• past tense: lunkheaded
• plural: lunkheads
• comparative: more lunkheaded
• superlative: most lunkheaded
• present tense: lunkhead
• future tense: will lunkhead
• perfect tense: have lunkheaded
• continuous tense: is lunkheading
• singular: lunkhead
• positive degree: lunkhead
• infinitive: to lunkhead
• gerund: lunkheading
• participle: lunkheaded

Origin and Evolution of lunkhead

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lunkhead' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'lunk' meaning a dull or stupid person and 'head' referring to the physical part of the body.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lunkhead' has retained its derogatory meaning of a foolish or unintelligent person. It is often used in a light-hearted or humorous manner to mock someone's lack of intelligence.