0%

headdesk

H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /hɛd.dɛsk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /hɛd.dɛsk/

Definitions of headdesk word

  • noun headdesk An expression of frustration or irritated disbelief, from the tendency of annoyed or irritated people to want to repeatedly bang their heads against their desk. 1
  • verb headdesk (Slang) To bang one's head against the desk in frustration; by extension, to express annoyance or exasperation. 0
  • interjection headdesk Used to express frustration or irritated disbelief, from the tendency of annoyed or irritated people to want to repeatedly bang their heads against their desk. 0

Information block about the term

Parts of speech for Headdesk

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

headdesk popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?