headslapper

English

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A mistake of obvious stupidity.

Etymology

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

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English

slapper

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