thick-headed
|thick-head-ed|
B2
/ˌθɪkˈhɛdɪd/
lacking intelligence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thick-headed' originates from the combination of 'thick' meaning 'dense' and 'head' referring to the mind or intellect.
Historical Evolution
'thick-headed' evolved from the Old English word 'þicce' meaning 'dense' and 'heafod' meaning 'head'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a dense head', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking intelligence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking intelligence or being slow to understand.
He was too thick-headed to grasp the concept.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39