Knobhead

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Very Casual

Meaning: British slang for a stupid or contemptible person.

英国俚语,指愚蠢或可鄙的人。
Argot británico para una persona estúpida o despreciable.
イギリスのスラングでバカな人や軽蔑すべき人。
바보, 짜증나는 놈 (영국 비속어)

'Knobhead' is the British equivalent of 'dickhead,' using 'knob' (British slang for penis) plus 'head.' Common British insult for someone acting foolishly or annoyingly. Same meaning and intensity as dickhead.

'knobhead'是'dickhead'的英国版,使用'knob(英国阴茎俚语)'加'head'。是英国常见的侮辱语,用来骂行为愚蠢或烦人的人。与dickhead含义和强度相同。
'Knobhead' es el equivalente británico de 'dickhead', usando 'knob' (argot británico para pene) más 'head.' Insulto británico común para alguien que actúa de forma tonta o molesta. Mismo significado e intensidad que dickhead.
「knobhead」は「dickhead」のイギリス版で、「knob(イギリスの男性器スラング)」と「head」を組み合わせたものです。愚かに振る舞う人やうっとうしい人への一般的なイギリスの侮辱。dickheadと同じ意味と強さです。
바보나 불쾌한 사람을 가리키는 영국 비속어. 'Knob'은 영국 속어로 남성 성기를 뜻하므로 다소 저속한 표현이다.

Examples

  1. He's a complete knobhead.
    他是个十足的蠢货。
    Es un gilipollas total.
    あいつは完全なバカだ。
    그 놈은 완전 멍청이야.
  2. Don't be such a knobhead.
    别那么蠢。
    No seas tan gilipollas.
    そんなバカなことするな。
    그렇게 멍청하게 굴지 마.
  3. That knobhead parked in my spot.
    那个蠢货停在我的车位上。
    Ese gilipollas aparcó en mi sitio.
    あのバカが俺の場所に駐車した。
    그 바보가 내 자리에 주차했다.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɒbhɛd/

Usage Guide

Context: insult

Tone: insulting, contemptuous

✓ Do Say

  • British casual insult
    英国的随意侮辱
    insulto informal británico
    イギリスのカジュアルな侮辱
    영국식 가벼운 욕

✗ Don't Say

  • Professional settings
    工作场合
    Contextos profesionales
    仕事の場で
    저속한 표현
  • Americans may not understand
    美国人可能不理解
    Los estadounidenses pueden no entenderlo
    アメリカ人には通じないかもしれない
    점잖은 자리에서 쓸 수 없음

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Origin & History

British slang combining 'knob' (penis, since 17th century for rounded protrusion, sexual slang later) with '-head' suffix. More British than American equivalent.

Etymology: Knob (British slang for penis) + head

First recorded: Late 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Late 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Working and middle class

Pop culture: British TV

Regional notes: Specifically British. Americans understand but rarely use.

Variations

KnobheadKnob

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