Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bohn-hed]
- /ˈboʊnˌhɛd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bohn-hed]
- /ˈboʊnˌhɛd/
Definitions of boneheaded word
- noun boneheaded a foolish or stupid person; blockhead. 1
- adjective boneheaded being of, by, or for a stupid or unthinking person: a bonehead mistake. 1
- adjective boneheaded (Slang) like a bonehead. 0
- adjective boneheaded (Slang) like something a bonehead would do. 0
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Origin of boneheaded
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1905-10; bone + head
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Parts of speech for Boneheaded
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preposition
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boneheaded popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
boneheaded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for boneheaded
adj boneheaded
- absurd — If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
- asinine — If you describe something or someone as asinine, you mean that they are very foolish.
- brainless — If you describe someone or something as brainless, you mean that you think they are stupid.
- dense — Something that is dense contains a lot of things or people in a small area.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
Antonyms for boneheaded
adj boneheaded
- aware — If you are aware of something, you know about it.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- keen — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
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