noun General Slang

dunderheid

DUN-der-heed · noun · informal

A blockhead; a stupid person

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A stupid or dull-witted person; a blockhead.

“Ye've done it wrang again, ya dunderheid.”
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dunderheid In A Sentence

Ye've done it wrang again, ya dunderheid.

Origin & Usage

Scots, 'dunder' (dull noise/blunder) + 'heid' (head).

Variants dunderhead

People Also Ask

What does 'dunderheid' mean?

It's a Scots insult for a stupid or dull-witted person — a blockhead.

Is 'dunderheid' offensive?

It's a mild, informal insult, often used jokingly or in mild exasperation rather than as a serious slur.

Where does 'dunderheid' come from?

It combines Scots 'dunder' (a dull noise or blunder) with 'heid' (head).

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