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boofhead

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbʊfhɛd

Definitions

  1. An idiot; a fathead.
    Australia, New-Zealand, derogatory, slang
  2. An oversized head.
  3. A person with an oversized head.

Examples

“'And he looks fit. Strong. I worry⟳ about you here alone. There are some real boofheads in this building.' 'Harmless boofheads. Anyway, I'm safer with boofheads down the hall than some religious nut-job muscle man in the flat with me.'”
“"Stop⟳ it, you daft thing." He draws me into a warm hug. "I might be a bit of a boofhead but I do understand⟳." My arms wrap⟳ tightly around him. "You′re not a boofhead. You′re a very nice man and I′m glad you′re my friend."”
“I'd recognise⟳ that dark crew cut⟳ on his big boofhead disappearing up under his black hunting cap anywhere.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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