Dickhead
Meaning: A stupid or contemptible person; an idiot.
'Dickhead' combines the slang for penis with 'head' to create an insult implying stupidity or unpleasantness. Very common crude insult, less severe than c-word or f-word but still vulgar. Applied to people behaving foolishly, selfishly, or inconsiderately.
Examples
- He's such a dickhead. 他真是个蠢货。Es un gilipollas.あいつは本当にバカだ。그 놈은 정말 멍청이야.
- Stop being a dickhead. 别犯蠢了。Deja de ser gilipollas.バカなことするのをやめろ。멍청한 짓 좀 그만해.
- What a dickhead move. 真是个蠢到家的举动。Menuda gilipollez.なんてバカな行動だ。진짜 멍청한 행동이다.
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪkhɛd/
Usage Guide
Context: insult, frustration
Tone: insulting, contemptuous
✓ Do Say
- Casual insult随意的侮辱insulto informalカジュアルな侮辱가벼운 욕설
✗ Don't Say
- Professional settings工作场合Contextos profesionales仕事の場で직장 환경에서
Common Mistakes
- Crude but not the strongest insult
Origin & History
American slang from mid-20th century combining 'dick' (penis, since 19th century) with 'head' as suffix for foolish person. The combination became widespread in the latter 20th century.
Etymology: Dick (penis) + head (suffix for fool)
First recorded: Mid-20th century
Cultural Context
Era: 20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Common in film
Regional notes: Universal English-speaking world.
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