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Knucklehead vs Numskull - What's the difference?

knucklehead | numskull |

As nouns the difference between knucklehead and numskull

is that knucklehead is an idiot; a stupid or inept person while numskull is (pejorative) a dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.

knucklehead

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An idiot; a stupid or inept person
    • Don't stick that screwdriver into the live electrical outlet, you knucklehead !

    Related terms

    * knuckle

    numskull

    English

    Alternative forms

    * numbskull

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (pejorative) A dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.
  • (pejorative) A label for a person who refuses to learn or grow mentally.
    • That numskull will never learn how to compose a letter.
  • A traditional name for a fool who serves as the butt of jokes about stupidity.

    • Usage notes

    Numskull is often capitalized as the fictitious name of the traditional fictional butt of jokes.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * numpty, numptie

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