dickhead

English

/ˈdɪkhɛd/

noun
Definitions
  • (vulgar) A jerk; a mean or rude person.
  • (vulgar) The glans penis.
  • (vulgar) A stupid or useless person.

Etymology

Compound from English dick (penis, detective) + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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