thickheaded

thick·head·ed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thik-hed-id]
- /ˈθɪkˌhɛd ɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thik-hed-id]
- /ˈθɪkˌhɛd ɪd/

Definitions of thickheaded word

adjective thickheaded (of a person) dull-witted; stupid. 1
adjective thickheaded (of an animal) having a thick head. 1

See all 2 definitions of thickheaded

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Origin of thickheaded

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1700-10; thick + headed

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Parts of speech for Thickheaded

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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thickheaded popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% 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.

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Synonyms for thickheaded

adj thickheaded

blockish — lacking vivacity or imagination; stupid
boneheaded — a foolish or stupid person; blockhead.
cloddish — of, relating to, or resembling a clod or boor; doltish; stolid.
dimwitted — a stupid or slow-thinking person.
doltish — a dull, stupid person; blockhead.

adjective thickheaded

loggerheaded — Dull; stupid.
numbskulled — (informal) stupid.

All 8 Synonyms of thickheaded