knothead
A "knothead" is a mild insult meaning a foolish, stubborn, or hardheaded person. In Appalachian and Southern speech, it’s a playful way to scold someone without being too harsh.
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Pronunciation
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Meaning & Usage
- A foolish or silly person (noun)
Mae:
Who left the feed out?
Earl:
That knothead brother of mine.
- A stubborn or hardheaded person (noun, figurative)
Mae:
Told him twice to quit.
Earl:
He’s a knothead if I ever saw one.
★ "Knothead" is usually said in fun. It scolds without being cruel, much like "knucklehead." Parents and grandparents often use it on kids when they’re acting silly. ★