"duffle-headed" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more duffle-headed [comparative], most duffle-headed [superlative]
Etymology: Uncertain; Green's Dictionary of Slang tentatively suggests a connection with bufflehead. Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{en-adj}} duffle-headed (comparative more duffle-headed, superlative most duffle-headed)
  1. (informal, rare) Stupid, unintelligent. Wikipedia link: Green's Dictionary of Slang Tags: informal, rare Synonyms: foolish
    Sense id: en-duffle-headed-en-adj-4s12i73z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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