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blockhead

/ˈblɒkˌhɛd/ /ˈblɑːkˌhɛd/

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noun

Crétin, imbécile

A stupid person.

Examples :

"The teacher sighed, exasperated with the blockhead who kept asking the same silly questions. "

Le professeur soupira, exaspéré par le crétin qui posait sans cesse les mêmes questions stupides.

person character attitude

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noun

Avaleur de clous, homme-tronc

A sideshow performer who hammers nails or similar items through his or her nostril into the nasal cavity; human blockhead.

Examples :

"The carnival's blockhead was a surprising sight, hammering a nail through his nostril. "

L'homme-tronc du carnaval était un spectacle surprenant, enfonçant un clou dans sa narine.

entertainment human body stage person

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verb

Se comporter comme un imbécile

To perform as a human blockhead.

Examples :

"The daredevil blockheaded nails into his nose at the circus performance. "

L'intrépide s'est comporté comme un imbécile en se clouant des clous dans le nez lors de la représentation au cirque.

entertainment action human

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verb

Se comporter stupidement, faire l'idiot

To behave in a stupid manner.

Examples :

"Please provide a definition of the word "blockhead". I originally had that included in the prompt, but it seems it was cut off. Once you provide the definition, I will create an example sentence. "

Veuillez fournir une définition du mot « blockhead ». Je l'avais initialement inclus dans la consigne, mais il semble qu'il ait été coupé. Une fois que vous aurez fourni la définition, je créerai une phrase d'exemple.

mind character human