"knuckleheaded" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more knuckleheaded [comparative], most knuckleheaded [superlative]
Etymology: knuckle + headed Etymology templates: {{compound|en|knuckle|headed}} knuckle + headed Head templates: {{en-adj}} knuckleheaded (comparative more knuckleheaded, superlative most knuckleheaded)
  1. Stupid or inept, like a knucklehead.
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