thickheaded

adjective

thick·​head·​ed ˈthik-ˌhe-dəd How to pronounce thickheaded (audio)
1
: sluggish and obtuse of mind
2
: having a thick head

Word History

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thickheaded was in 1691

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“Thickheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thickheaded. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

thickheaded

adjective
thick·​head·​ed ˈthik-ˈhed-əd How to pronounce thickheaded (audio)
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