numskull

[nuhm-skuhl]

numskull Definition

a stupid or foolish person.

Using numskull: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "numskull" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Don't be such a numskull!

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    I can't believe I made such a numskull mistake.

  • Example

    He's a complete numskull when it comes to math.

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    She's acting like a total numskull.

numskull Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for numskull

Phrases with numskull

  • a cap with a propeller on top, often worn as a symbol of foolishness

    Example

    He wore a numskull cap to the party, trying to be funny.

  • foolish behavior or talk

    Example

    Stop your numskullery and focus on the task at hand.

  • numskullism

    the state or quality of being a numskull

    Example

    His numskullism was evident in his inability to understand even the simplest instructions.

Origins of numskull

from 'numb' meaning 'lacking feeling' and 'skull' meaning 'the bony structure enclosing the brain'

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Summary: numskull in Brief

'Numskull' [nuhm-skuhl] is a noun that refers to a stupid or foolish person. It is often used as an insult, as in 'Don't be such a numskull!' or 'She's acting like a total numskull.' The term has spawned phrases like 'numskull cap,' which is a cap with a propeller on top, and 'numskullery,' which means foolish behavior or talk.