ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dullhead, thickskin, thickhead, block, woodenhead, underhead.

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