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bonehead

[bohn-hed] / ˈboʊnˌhɛd /


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Long story short, there are still evidently a lot of people around Pete Hegseth who think he is a big-league bonehead and would like everyone else to know it too.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2025

“But I’m hitting a lot of good shots. I’m just making so many bonehead mistakes.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

The Seahawks took a 17-16 lead into the half thanks to a bonehead play by Niners safety Jimmie Ward.

From Washington Times • Jan. 14, 2023

“There are guys who have lots of experience who made bonehead plays in the playoffs,” Van Noy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2023

He didn’t make fun of the bonehead who’d been driving the boat.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




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