What does turnip-headed mean?
Turnip-headed means (slang, derogatory, dated) Stupid; foolish..
Turnip-headed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(slang, derogatory, dated) Stupid; foolish..
Example Sentences
This consequential pigmy is in fact a perfect curiosity of the human species, and was doubtless intended by nature to occupy a niche in the gallery of the Australian Pickwick. Risen from the bench of the mechanic this turnip-headed moon-calf has the overweening presumption to aspire to the bench of magistracy!
[H]e called Bill a turnip-headed old carrot-cruncher, and other insulting names.
Synonyms for turnip-headed
Antonyms for turnip-headed
Word Forms
- more turnip-headed
- most turnip-headed
Usage Notes
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This consequential pigmy is in fact a perfect curiosity of the human species, and was doubtless intended by nature to occupy a niche in the gallery of the Australian Pickwick. Risen from the bench of the mechanic this turnip-headed moon-calf has the overweening presumption to aspire to the bench of magistracy!
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