blockhead

Example Sentences

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An artist’s desire for profit should have no bearing on this analysis; after all, as Kagan quoted Samuel Johnson: “No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money.”

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2023

"Have fun in Charlotte, blockhead," he said before hanging up.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2022

Peter Robbins, the former child actor who first put a voice to Charles Schultz’s lovable "blockhead" Charlie Brown has died, according to reports.

From Fox News • Jan. 26, 2022

And sometimes it’s the blockhead at the back of the room who didn’t do the summer reading assignment and needs time before being ready to start doing homework again.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2017

"Allun, you blockhead, what game are you playing?"

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda