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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhn-der-hed]
- /ˈdʌn dərˌhɛd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhn-der-hed]
- /ˈdʌn dərˌhɛd/
Definitions of dunderpate word
- noun dunderpate a dunce; blockhead; numbskull. 1
- abbreviation DUNDERPATE Dunderhead. 1
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Origin of dunderpate
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; apparently < Dutch dunder(kop) numbskull (dunder thunder + kop head) + head
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Parts of speech for Dunderpate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dunderpate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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