pinhead

• Nom avec deux sens distincts : il peut désigner la petite tête ronde d'une épingle, ou, de manière informelle, une personne ignorante ou stupide.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to the small, rounded head of a pin, or it can be used informally to describe an ignorant or foolish person.

1. Head of a pinB1formal

   The small, rounded top of a pin, often used as a reference for size.

   Tête d'épingle

   • The diamond was no bigger than a pinhead.
   • He examined the tiny detail, which was the size of a pinhead.
   • The artist painted a miniature scene on a pinhead.

2. Foolish or ignorant personB2informal

   A derogatory term for someone considered unintelligent or naive.

   Personne stupide ou naïve

   • Don't listen to him; he's a complete pinhead.
   • Only a pinhead would believe that ridiculous story.
   • She called him a pinhead after he made that silly mistake.

   Synonymesblockheadboobduncedunderheadfoolidiotignoramusnincompoopnumskullsimpleton

   Antonymesgeniusintellectualsage