bonehead Definition
a stupid or foolish person.
Using bonehead: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bonehead" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I can't believe he forgot his keys again. What a bonehead!
Example
Don't be such a bonehead and read the instructions carefully.
Example
He made a boneheaded mistake that cost the team the game.
bonehead Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bonehead
- fool
- idiot
- dolt
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Summary: bonehead in Brief
'Bonehead' [bohn-hed] is a noun used to describe a person who is stupid or foolish. It is often used in a derogatory sense, as in 'Don't be such a bonehead and read the instructions carefully.' The word has no idiomatic or phrasal uses, but it is sometimes used interchangeably with 'knucklehead' or 'numbskull.'