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adjective
- 1. stupid; foolish. informal
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There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective pinheaded, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. pinheaded is considered derogatory.
Define pinheaded. pinheaded synonyms, pinheaded pronunciation, pinheaded translation, English dictionary definition of pinheaded. n. 1. The head of a pin. 2. Something very small or insignificant. 3. Slang A stupid person; a dunce. pin′head′ed adj. pin′head′ed·ness n. American...
adjective. stupid or foolish. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Derived forms. pinheadedness. noun. Word origin. [1860–65; pin + headed] This word is first recorded in the period 1860–65.
PINHEAD definition: 1. the very small round end of a pin: 2. a stupid person 3. the very small round end of a pin: . Learn more.
pinheaded (comparative more pinheaded, superlative most pinheaded) (slang, medicine) Having a head that is unusually tapered or small. Foolish; ignorant.
1. countable noun. A pinhead is the small metal or plastic part on the top of a pin. It may even be possible to make computers the size of a pinhead one day. 2. countable noun. If you think someone is very stupid, you can say they are a pinhead. [informal, disapproval] ...the pinheads with the money and connections.