blockhead

noun

block·​head ˈbläk-ˌhed 

: a stupid person

Synonyms of blockhead

• idiot
• moron
• stupid

Examples of blockhead in a Sentence

Don't be such a blockhead!

only a real blockhead would think that she had literally said it a million times

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, it should be interpreted as a sign that Tuberville is a blockhead. — Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling, The New Republic, 3 Nov. 2023

Why have a young man who looks exactly the same as the monolithic blockheads who are Perón’s followers and henchmen? — Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025

Budget-resolution blockheads are blatantly befouling of the biosphere to repay the bribes of their oil-baron buddy campaign supporters. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025

Additionally, in the article right next to this one (regarding hepatitis B vaccinations), some of the same name-calling tactics are used (blockheads & dumpster 47). — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2026

My annual Worst Biopharma CEO list is typically populated with blockheads and scoundrels. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 19 Dec. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1532, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blockhead

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead
• broadhead

Kids Definition

blockhead

noun

block·​head -ˌhed 

: a stupid person