English Explanatory Dictionary

lunk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fool; an idiot; a lunkhead.

Pronunciation

/lʌnk/ [lʌŋk] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lunk.wav

Word forms

lunk lunks

Etymology

Clipping of lunkhead.

Synonyms

addle-brain addlehead addle pate airhead baboon beanbrain beetlebrain beetlehead berk bimbo birdbrain blockhead blubberbrain bonehead Boeotian boob bozo brainlet brickhead bubblehead bubble brain bufflehead buffoon Charlie chowderhead chucklehead chump cittern-head clod clodpate clot clown crackhead cretin cuckoo deadhead dimbo dim bulb dimbus dimwit dingbat ding dong dingleberry dingwad dip dipstick doldrum dolt donut doodle doof doofoid doofus dope dork drivel drongo drool bucket dullard dumb bunny

Derived words

lunkheaded lunkish lunky
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