numskull

== English == === Alternative forms === numbskull === Etymology === From numb (“deadened”) +‎ skull. === Noun === numskull (plural numskulls) (derogatory) A dunce, mentally dull or stupid person. (derogatory) A person who refuses to learn or grow mentally. ==== Synonyms ==== airhead bubblehead thickhead See also Thesaurus:fool See also Thesaurus:idiot ==== Derived terms ==== numpty, numptie numskullery ==== Translations ==== ==== References ==== “numskull” in Webster’s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary: Based on Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, 7th edition, Springfield, Mass.: G[eorge] & C[harles] Merriam, 1963 (1967 printing), →OCLC.