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    numbskull
    /ˈnʌmskʌl/

    noun

    • 1. a stupid or foolish person. informal

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNUMBSKULL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A numbskull is an informal word for a stupid or silly person. Learn how to pronounce it, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNUMBSKULL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Numbskull is an informal word for a stupid or silly person. Learn how to pronounce it and see its synonyms and translations in different languages.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNUMSKULL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Numskull is an informal word for a very stupid or silly person. Learn how to pronounce it, see examples and find synonyms and translations in different languages.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › numbskullNumbskull Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Numbskull is a noun that means a dull or stupid person or a thick or muddled head. Learn the etymology, usage, and examples of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNUMBSKULL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you refer to someone as a numbskull, you mean that they are very stupid. [ informal , old-fashioned , disapproval ] How were we to know that he was a numbskull?

  7. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › numbskullNumbskull - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology

    A numbskull is an informal and often lighthearted way to refer to someone who consistently demonstrates a lack of common sense or critical thinking skills. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of this humorous and somewhat pejorative expression.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › numbskull_nnumbskull, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    Numbskull is a noun and adjective that means a stupid or foolish person. It is a compound word formed from numb and skull, and it is first attested in 1697. See more meanings, pronunciation, frequency and examples in OED.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnumbskull noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Numbskull is an informal word for a stupid person. Learn how to pronounce it, see examples of its usage, and find synonyms and related words in this online dictionary.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › numbskullNUMBSKULL Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Numbskull is a noun that means a dull-witted or stupid person; dolt. It comes from numb + skull and was first recorded in the 18th century. See how to use it in sentences and its synonyms.

  11. www.thefreedictionary.com › numbskullNumbskull - definition of numbskull by The Free Dictionary

    Numbskull is an informal word for a stupid person or a blockhead. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and translations of numbskull in different languages.