ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dolehead

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɔʊ̯lhɛd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dolehead is a noun meaning (Ireland, slang) An unemployed person who has no intention of seeking a job, and survives on government-funded unemployment benefits.

Meaning

(Ireland, slang) An unemployed person who has no intention of seeking a job, and survives on government-funded unemployment benefits.

Example Sentences

Paddy was a dolehead who was too lazy to ever work a day in his life.

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include dolebludger, doodoohead, meathead, doss, doldrum, dunderhead.

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