Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

numskull

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.26 in modern English

Syllables
num-skull
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.

Derogatory

noun

A person who refuses to learn or grow mentally.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

From numb (“deadened”) + skull.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

numskulls (plural) numbskull (alternative)

Derived Forms

numpty numptie numskullery

Synonyms

airhead bubblehead thickhead dunce dunderhead blockhead bonehead lunkhead hammerhead knucklehead loggerhead muttonhead

Questions

What does numskull mean?
A dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.
Where does numskull come from?
From numb (“deadened”) + skull.

How to pronounce numskull

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