What does knothead mean?
Knothead means (informal) A stupid or stubborn person..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(informal) A stupid or stubborn person..
CATHERINE: With the pace we've set it'll still be months before the mill's bankrupt. I don't know if I can wait that long. Besides, there's always a chance my knothead husband may decide to take a peek at those dusty old books.
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Knothead means (informal) A stupid or stubborn person..
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CATHERINE: With the pace we've set it'll still be months before the mill's bankrupt. I don't know if I can wait that long. Besides, there's always a chance my knothead husband may decide to take a peek at those dusty old books.
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