picklehead

English

Etymology

pickle +‎ head

Pronunciation
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Noun

picklehead (plural pickleheads)

  1. (slang) a foolish person.
    • 1989, Jim Sleeper, In search of New York:
      ...had to deal with Reagan's gang and even with a picklehead like Senator D'Amato...
    • 1994, Richard Scheinin, Field of screams: the dark underside of America's national pastime:
      "Right at that thick picklehead skull of yours," he shouted, and did it again.
  2. (slang) a person who plays pickleball.
    • 2022 April 1, “City Council approves funding for development of pickleball club expansion plan and repairs”, in Spruce Grove Examiner:
      "The Pickleheads are a compelling group who have done a lot for the sport in our area. I’m really happy to see this...
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