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Definition of numbskull

numbskull

/ˈnʌm.skʌl/
numb · skull
Plural:numbskulls
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numbskull Lexical Profile

numbskull Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A foolish, stupid, or slow-witted person.

Example

"Only a complete numbskull would leave the car windows wide open during a torrential downpour."

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• Rhymes for numbskull

• Nearby Words

numbness
numbnut
numbnuts
numbskull
numbskulled
numeracy
numeral

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 18th century as a compound of 'numb' (in the sense of dull or insensible) and 'skull', literally denoting a head lacking sensation or intelligence. It is also frequently spelled 'numskull'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Numbskull. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/numbskull
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