Numbskullery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Numbskullery is a noun meaning (informal) The behaviour of a numbskull; foolishness; stupidity.
Meaning
(informal) The behaviour of a numbskull; foolishness; stupidity.
Example Sentences
I felt just as I had at seventeen, the fumbling numbskullery of a boy in love without a brain in his head, […]
More than once you've even tried to make me feel better about my frequent numbskullery, tried to comfort me in a tender way when I've spilled a glass of orange juice or run into the door jamb with my forehead.
For every tuneful pop incision like "B-350" or "Chances Are," there's a lump of numbskullery like "Superman Is Dead" ("Now that Superman is dead/ Who will kick ass" — gee guys, I dunno, but if you're that worried . . .) […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include numbskull, numbhead, numskull, knuckleheadery, numps, numbnuts.
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