Dunderheed

Dunderheed

DUN-der-heed หˆdสŒndษ™rหŒhiหd
Noun

A nice fool.

Example Sentences

"Ye're a right dunderheed!"
"Ya daft dunderheed."

Etymology & History

Scots compound meaning a blockhead or fool, but used affectionately. From "dunder" (thunder, noise) + "heed" (head). Someone whose head is full of thunder/noise rather than sense.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Language
none
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Formality
informal
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