puzzleheaded

puz·zle·head·ed

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puhz-uh l-hed-id]
- /ˈpʌz əlˌhɛd ɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puhz-uh l-hed-id]
- /ˈpʌz əlˌhɛd ɪd/

Definitions of puzzleheaded word

adjective puzzleheaded having, deriving from, or characterized by confused thoughts or ideas. 1
adjective puzzleheaded given to or characterized by puzzling over common things. 1
adjective puzzleheaded (of a person) confused 0

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Origin of puzzleheaded

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85; puzzle + headed

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Parts of speech for Puzzleheaded

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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puzzleheaded popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

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