Pinhead

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnˌhɛd/

Definitions of pinhead

noun a person with a small or narrow head, often used as an insult

Example Sentences

A1 He is such a pinhead, always forgetting his keys.

A2 The pinhead on the screw is too small for this project.

B1 She called him a pinhead for not understanding the simple instructions.

B2 The pinhead of the company made a crucial mistake in the presentation.

C1 The politician was criticized for his pinhead decision-making.

C2 The CEO's reputation suffered after being labeled a pinhead by the media.

Examples of pinhead in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a pinhead to carefully place the tiny specimen under the microscope.

informal Don't be such a pinhead and remember to bring your umbrella in case it rains.

slang That guy is a total pinhead for thinking he can outsmart everyone.

figurative Her stubbornness makes her a real pinhead when it comes to accepting other people's opinions.

Grammatical Forms of pinhead

• past tense: pinheaded
• plural: pinheads
• comparative: more pinheaded
• superlative: most pinheaded
• present tense: pinhead
• future tense: will pinhead
• perfect tense: have pinheaded
• continuous tense: is pinheading
• singular: pinhead
• positive degree: pinhead
• infinitive: to pinhead
• gerund: pinheading
• participle: pinheaded

Origin and Evolution of pinhead

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pinhead' originated from the Middle English term 'pinheved' which referred to a small head resembling the size of a pin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'pinhead' evolved to be used as a derogatory term to describe someone as foolish or unintelligent due to the small size of a pinhead compared to a normal head.