The top of one’s head.
Bonce
Example Sentences
"Use your bonce!"
"He got hit on his bonce."
Etymology & History
British slang for head. Origin uncertain, possibly from 'bonce' (large marble). 19th century schoolboy slang spread widely. 'Use your bonce!' means use your brain. More playful than 'head'.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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