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Definitions for numskull
ˈnʌmˌskʌlnum·skull

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. dunce, dunderhead, numskull, blockhead, bonehead, lunkhead, hammerhead, knucklehead, loggerhead, muttonhead, shithead, dumbass, fuckheadnoun

    a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

Wiktionary

  1. numskullnoun

    A dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.

  2. numskullnoun

    A label for a person who refuses to learn or grow mentally.

    That numskull will never learn how to compose a letter.

  3. numskullnoun

    A traditional name for a fool who serves as the butt of jokes about stupidity.

  4. Etymology: From numb + skull.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Numskullnoun

    Etymology: Probably from numb, dull, torpid, insensible, and skull.

    Or toes and fingers, in this case,
    Of Numskulls self should take the place. Matthew Prior.

    They have talked like numskulls. Scriblerus Club .

Wikipedia

  1. numskull

    Luniz (formerly Luniz Toons and LuniTunes), is an American hip hop duo from Oakland, California, formed by Yukmouth and Numskull. They were signed to Virgin Records, Noo Trybe Records, and C-Note Records. They were the flagship act for C-Note Records. The group is best known for the internationally successful hit in 1995 titled "I Got 5 on It", known as a weed-smoking anthem.

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  1. numskull

    A numskull is a term used to refer to someone who is perceived to be foolish, dumb or lacking in intellect, often due to making silly mistakes or showing ignorance. It is often used humorously or lightly, rather than seriously or harshly.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Numskullnoun

    a dunce; a dolt; a stupid fellow

  2. Etymology: [Numb + skull.]

Wikidata

  1. Numskull

    Garrick Demond Husbands, better known by the stage name Numskull. He is half of the Oakland duo The Luniz, a platinum-selling rap duo from Oakland, California formed by rappers Yukmouth and Numskull. They released an internationally successful hit in 1995 entitled "I Got 5 on It".

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Numskull

    num′skul, n. a stupid fellow: a blockhead.—adj. Num′skulled. [From numb and skull.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of numskull in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of numskull in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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