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pinhead

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pin·head  (pnhd)
n.
1. The head of a pin.
2. Something very small or insignificant.
3. Slang A stupid person; a dunce.

pinheaded adj.
pinheaded·ness n.

pinhead [ˈpɪnˌhɛd]
n
1. the head of a pin
2. something very small
3. Informal a stupid or contemptible person
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pinhead - an ignorant or foolish personpinhead - an ignorant or foolish person        
simpleton, simple - a person lacking intelligence or common sense
2.pinhead - the head of a pin
head - a projection out from one end; "the head of the nail", "a pinhead is the head of a pin"
pin - a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
Translations
pinhead [ˈpɪnhed] N
1. (lit) → cabeza f de alfiler
2. (= idiot) → mentecato m, cabeza f de chorlito
pinhead [ˈpɪnhɛd] n
(= top of a pin) → tête f d'épingle
andouille f


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