What does bonehead mean?
Bonehead means (slang) Someone who is thick-skulled, stupid, or stubborn..
Bonehead
/ˈbəʊnˌhɛd/ · noun
Meaning
(slang) Someone who is thick-skulled, stupid, or stubborn..
Definitions by Sense
- (slang) Someone who is thick-skulled, stupid, or stubborn.
- (slang) A member of a neo-Nazi, white supremacist, and antisemitic offshoot of the skinhead subculture.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: thickhead, numskull; see also Thesaurus:fool, Thesaurus:idiot
Musical Potterism, for example, is everywhere rampant. It bobs up in music criticisms and peeps forth in daily intercourse. "Give me good old Mozart," cries the classical Potterite, "and keep your modern kickshaws. Mozart is good enough for me!" Alas, we think Mozart is too good for this bonehead, who no doubt prefers a Broadway comic opera to The Marriage of Figaro.
Synonyms for bonehead
Antonyms for bonehead
Related Words
Word Forms
- boneheads
- bone head
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bonehead?
Common synonyms include thickhead, numskull, alcatote, asshat.
What is the opposite of bonehead?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bonehead in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: thickhead, numskull; see also Thesaurus:fool, Thesaurus:idiot
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