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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

numbskull

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.80 in modern English

Syllables
numb-skull
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of numskull.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

From numb + skull.

Usage

Inflected Forms

numbskulls (plural)

Derived Forms

numbskullery

Questions

What does numbskull mean?
Alternative spelling of numskull.
Where does numbskull come from?
From numb + skull.

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