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Meaning of "bonehead" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BONEHEAD

bonehead  [ˈbəʊnˌhɛd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BONEHEAD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bonehead is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BONEHEAD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bonehead

Bonehead can refer to: ▪ Bonehead, a derogatory term in the skinhead and punk subcultures, referring to white power skinheads ▪ Bonehead, a derogatory term in the United Kingdom, used by traditional skinheads to describe punk rock-influenced skinheads ▪ Bonehead, a derogatory term in South Africa for an Afrikaner ▪ Bonehead, a character in various Comic Strip films, such as The Bullshitters: Roll out the Gunbarrel...

Definition of bonehead in the English dictionary

The definition of bonehead in the dictionary is a stupid or obstinate person.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BONEHEAD


arrowhead
ˈærəʊˌhɛd
dragonhead
ˈdræɡənˌhɛd
forkhead
ˈfɔːkˌhɛd
fountainhead
ˈfaʊntɪnˌhɛd
Gateshead
ˈɡeɪtsˌhɛd
greenhead
ˈɡriːnˌhɛd
Holyhead
ˈhɒlɪˌhɛd
jerkinhead
ˈdʒɜːkɪnˌhɛd
letterhead
ˈlɛtəˌhɛd
maidenhead
ˈmeɪdənˌhɛd
masthead
ˈmɑːstˌhɛd
muttonhead
ˈmʌtənˌhɛd
overhead
ˈəʊvəˌhɛd
pinhead
ˈpɪnˌhɛd
printhead
ˈprɪntˌhɛd
redhead
ˈrɛdˌhɛd
skinhead
ˈskɪnˌhɛd
spearhead
ˈspɪəˌhɛd
Whitehead
ˈwaɪtˌhɛd
woodenhead
ˈwʊdənˌhɛd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BONEHEAD

bone of contention
bone oil
bone structure
bone turquoise
bone up
bone wax
bone-chilling
bone-dry
boneblack
boned
bonefish
bonefishing
boneheaded
boneless
boner
bones
boneset
bonesetter
boneshaker
boneyard

WORDS THAT END LIKE BONEHEAD

ahead
beetlehead
behead
bluehead
bobblehead
bridgehead
bubblehead
bufflehead
chucklehead
cokehead
dopehead
fiddlehead
figurehead
forehead
juicehead
knucklehead
muddlehead
snakehead
sorehead
squarehead
turtlehead

Synonyms and antonyms of bonehead in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bonehead» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BONEHEAD

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Translator English - Chinese

笨蛋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bonehead
570 millions of speakers

English

bonehead
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कपाल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شخص أحمق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

балбес
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cagada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বোকা লোক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

crétin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tulang kepala
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Armleuchter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

間抜けな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

돌대가리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bonehead
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bonehead
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

bonehead
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अस्थी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mankafa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Bonehead
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

głupek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

балбес
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tampita
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

bonehead
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

idioot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fårskalle
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Bonehead
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bonehead

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BONEHEAD»

The term «bonehead» is regularly used and occupies the 84.587 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BONEHEAD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bonehead

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BONEHEAD»

Discover the use of bonehead in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bonehead and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Bonehead's Guide to Amps
"The ultimate book for everyone who wants a quick and easy-to-understand guide to amplifiers." --cover.
Dominic Hilton, 2000
2
The Age of Amy: Bonehead Bootcamp
Amy is uprooted from the city she loves to the Midwest--and she's pissed!
Bruce Edwards, 2012
3
99 Cent Adventure Time Stories Killer Canyon
W. Ryerson Johnson. “What else could I do? He'd kill me quick as he did Al!” “ You got any proof that Bonehead's the one?” “No. No proof.” “What about the gold ore taken out of here?” “Well, the ore—yeah. Some of that high-grade he buried.
W. Ryerson Johnson, 2014
4
Boys' Life
Flat on my sfomach I peered over fhe edge probing at the darkened depths with my flashlight to see Bonehead below Fittiri For Fightiri By FRED C. MILLS NATIONAL DIRECTOR HEALTH. around his shoulder. "You got off on the wrong foot, ...
5
Bonehead
Eventually things are resolved, sort of. Some get what they want, maybe, while others get what they deserve. Anybody who teaches, or has had a loony boss, should enjoy this book.
Chris Johanson, 2013
6
A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul: More Stories to ...
He introduced Alvin as “Bonehead.” Immediately, I felt uncomfortable with Alvin's nickname. The tall, soft-spoken inmate wouldn't look at me as he shook my hand. Needless to say, “Bonehead” was bald-headed. The hair that he had on the ...
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, 2012
7
The Fine Green Line: My Year of Golf Adventure on the ...
The answer was bonehead plays. Bonehead plays are not to be confused with simple bad shots. Bad shots you can live with. Bad shots you can chalk up to lack of native talent, ignorance, inexperience, the ordinary, everyday limitations of ...
John Newport, 2010
8
Hearst's International
"OlT ILGathering of the Clans v V HEN the bugle's clear notes tremble over mountain, over lea, bidding Bonehead clans assemble for the great corroboree, Boneheads come in mighty legions from the far uncharted lands, delegates from Arctic ...
9
Saving Bonehead: The Ten-foot Hammerhead Shark
A wild hammerhead child was nicknamed Bonehead for always getting into trouble.
Donald Arends, Kathy Ohehir, 2009
10
The Sausage Situation
Darrel Odgers, Sally Odgers. “Not guilty,” repeated the bonehead. “You can't deny you were crawling under the side of the tent with intent to steal.” “Of paws I don't deny it. Any bonehead will crawl after sausages.” “And you haven't succeeded ...
Darrel Odgers, Sally Odgers, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BONEHEAD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bonehead is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bruins Sign Dorchester's Jimmy Hayes to Three-Year Deal …
... game that, much like Zac Rinaldo's, Bruins brass will watch very closely to ensure good work doesn't go down the drain on bonehead plays. «Sentinel Republic, Jul 15»
2
Borg slings patch at bonehead hardcoded admin password hole
Cisco has squashed a hardcoded admin password flaw in its Unified Communications Domain Manager, as it allowed remote hackers to mess ... «The Register, Jul 15»
3
On the Fourth of July, a Dodgers Tradition Goes Silent
The Los Angeles Dodgers' latest bonehead move was not signing another washed-up relief pitcher to an outrageous contract, and it wasn't ... «Lasorda's Lair, Jul 15»
4
Have you seen this skeleton driving around Louisville in a Jeep?
Some might think Johnson's a numbskull for driving around with a bonehead, but he says it has its perks. "I came out and every car in the line ... «WDRB, Jul 15»
5
Weekly Dish: Five to Try
Then there's Bonehead's Barbecue, with pulled pork so good you might forget—for a moment—that ribs and brisket await on your plate. (This is assuming, of ... «Diablo Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Atlanta Braves stumble in June
Pierzynski as well as a bonehead Harper play. In some other universe, maybe the Braves go on to score Pierzynski from second and win this ... «Talking Chop, Jul 15»
7
Vampiro Says WCW Was The Most Depressing Time Of His Life And …
... good to say about it.” What, you didn't enjoy being called a bonehead and having the ability to telekinetically make ring ropes catch fire? «UPROXX, Jul 15»
8
Bachelorette Episode 7: The Rains of Castamere
She's made some total bonehead moves, but it's weird and exciting to watch an actual human navigate this totally unfathomable, bizarre ... «Papermag, Jun 15»
9
Ithaca Notes | Ready for GrassRoots?
Buying tickets at the gate is a bonehead move, as it costs more (20 percent), and lines are long. Anticipate especially long lines this year. «ithaca.com, Jun 15»
10
Ten Things I Learned at Farmborough, New York City's First Country …
... in the name of God and country. We also only spotted one bonehead with a Confederate flag (and a few cowboy hats emblazoned with it). «Noisey, Jun 15»

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