noun, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fool; an idiot; a lunkhead. derogatory, informal

   "Nonetheless, the joyful lunk is clearly a character whom [Travis] Kelce is happy to play on television and podcasts."

Synonyms

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addle pateaddle-brainaddleheadairheadalternative spelling of dumbass.ass

Antonyms

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brain surgeonrocket scientist

Example

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"Nonetheless, the joyful lunk is clearly a character whom [Travis] Kelce is happy to play on television and podcasts."

Etymology

Clipping of lunkhead.

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