A nice fool.
Dunderheed
DUN-der-heed
ˈdʌndərˌhiːd
Noun
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.
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Formality
informal
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