Puddinghead

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊdɪŋˌhɛd/

Definitions of puddinghead

noun a foolish or stupid person

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is such a puddinghead sometimes.

A2 She can be a bit of a puddinghead when it comes to directions.

B1 Don't be such a puddinghead and pay attention to what I'm saying.

B2 I can't believe I made such a puddinghead mistake on the test.

C1 Despite his intelligence, he can still act like a puddinghead at times.

C2 Her reputation as a puddinghead is well-deserved, but she's actually quite clever.

Examples of puddinghead in a Sentence

formal The professor was frustrated with the puddinghead student who never paid attention in class.

informal Don't be such a puddinghead and forget to bring your homework tomorrow.

slang My brother is such a puddinghead when it comes to fixing things around the house.

figurative Her mind was a puddinghead after staying up all night studying for the exam.

Grammatical Forms of puddinghead

• past tense: puddingheaded
• plural: puddingheads
• comparative: more puddingheaded
• superlative: most puddingheaded
• present tense: puddingheads
• future tense: will be puddingheads
• perfect tense: have been puddingheaded
• continuous tense: is being puddingheaded
• singular: puddinghead
• positive degree: puddinghead
• infinitive: to puddinghead
• gerund: puddingheading
• participle: puddingheaded

Origin and Evolution of puddinghead

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'puddinghead' originated in Middle English as a derogatory term to describe someone who is foolish or slow-witted.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'puddinghead' has evolved to be used in a more lighthearted or teasing manner, often referring to someone who is a bit silly or absent-minded.