lard-head (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/lɑrd hɛd/

Meaning and Usage

"Lard-head" is a colloquial and somewhat derogatory term used to describe someone who is perceived as foolish or stupid. The term implies a lack of intelligence or common sense. It is not a common term in standard English but might be encountered in informal conversations or literature that seeks to convey a particular character's point of view.

• Frequency of Use: The term is infrequently used and is primarily found in oral speech rather than written contexts.

Example Sentences

• "Don’t be such a lard-head; you should know the answer by now!"
  "Не будь таким лард-хед; ты уже должен знать ответ!"

• "Even though he failed the test, his friends still called him a lard-head jokingly."
  "Хотя он провалил тест, друзья все равно шутливо называли его лард-хедом."

• "She really thought he would finish the project, but he’s a total lard-head."
  "Она действительно думала, что он закончит проект, но он полный лард-хед."

Idiomatic Expressions

Although "lard-head" itself might not form part of common idiomatic expressions, it can be used in playful or creative phrases that might resonate within certain contexts:

• "You can’t blame a lard-head for making mistakes."
  "Нельзя обвинять лард-хеда в совершении ошибок."

• "It’s hard to explain things to a lard-head like him."
  "Трудно объяснять вещи такому лард-хеду, как он."

• "I made a lard-head move by forgetting my keys."
  "Я сделал лард-хед поступок, забыв свои ключи."

Etymology

The term "lard-head" combines the word "lard," which refers to rendered pig fat, often regarded as unhealthy, and "head," implying a lack of mental sharpness. The use of "lard" may evoke images of sluggishness or dullness, further contributing to the meaning of foolishness.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Fool, Nincompoop, Ignoramus, Dunce
• Antonyms: Genius, Savant, Prodigy, Whiz