gulliver
(slang) one's head.
ˈɡʌlɪvə(ɹ)Documented since 1960s1960sBoomerhistorical132 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(slang) one's head.
Origin: From . Probably initially popularized by the Russian-influenced argot spoken by characters in the 1962 novel A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess. Spelling influenced by Gulliver. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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