Thickskull
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thickskull is a noun meaning (archaic) A dullard; a blockhead.
Meaning
(archaic) A dullard; a blockhead.
Example Sentences
And how often do we hear persons stigmatized as 'numskulls' and 'thickskulls' and 'blockheads' — though why they should be block-heads, I know not […]
the dullwitted pair began to think of redeeming their turbans, and in spite of the entreaties of Agib, being very obstinate, as such thickskulls usually are, they went forth on that errand.
Word Forms
- thickskulls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dullhead, thickskin, thickhead, block, woodenhead, underhead.
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