(synecdochically) A fool; an idiot; a contemptible person.
(synecdochically) A fool; an idiot; a contemptible person.
Luca was wary of Tav getting away with too much twattishness, because he had a lot of it floating around, and maybe some people liked that whole knobhead dominant guy thing, but not Luca.
Knobhead means: A fool; an idiot; a contemptible person.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
knobhead means: A fool; an idiot; a contemptible person.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
Knobhead means: A fool; an idiot; a contemptible person.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, slang, derogatory) A stupid, obnoxious, or otherwise contemptible person.
(UK, Ireland, slang, offensive, vulgar) A stupid or contemptible person.
(slang, derogatory) An idiot; a stupid or inept person.
(UK, neologism, vulgar, informal, derogatory) A stupid or contemptible person.
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(vulgar, slang, chiefly, UK, pejorative) like a knob (contemptible person); dickish.