what is the meaning of this?
2007-01-30 13:51:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
'Knucklehead' is classic US slang dating back to the period of World War II. Meaning a "stupid person" or slow-witted person, it was first recorded in 1944.
http://www.factoidcentral.com/words/K-files/knucklehead.html
hope this helps....
-dawgy
2007-01-30 13:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sumdawgy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It came from someone getting hit in the head for being stupid...Hence the word "knuckle-head" Or for someone getting a "noogy" on the head for being silly.
2007-01-30 13:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by LUCKY TOLLY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably outta some ones mouth that was angry, like a lot of other words
2007-01-30 13:58:49 · answer #3 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just means 'idiot'. I don't know where it came from, but it's a great word.
2007-01-30 13:57:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋