English Explanatory Dictionary

doorknob

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.
  2. A stupid person.
verb
  1. (especially psychiatry) To suddenly bring up a time-consuming topic when very little time remains to discuss it, often as a tactic to avoid conversation.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔː.nɒb/ /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-doorknob.wav en-us-doorknob.oga

Word forms

doorknob doorknobs door knob door-knob doorknobbing doorknobbed

Etymology

From door + knob.

Related words

door handle

Derived words

dead as a doorknob deaf as a doorknob doorknobbed doorknob complaint doorknoblike doorknob phenomenon doorknob question doorknob statement dumb as a doorknob
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