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Meaning of the word pinhead in English

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pinhead

US /ˈpɪn.hed/
UK /ˈpɪn.hed/
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Noun

1.

the head of a pin

Example:
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The tiny diamond was no bigger than a pinhead.
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He wrote the message in tiny letters, almost like pinheads.
2.

a very small or insignificant amount or thing

Example:
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The difference in price was a mere pinhead.
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His contribution to the project was a pinhead compared to hers.
Synonym:
triflepittanceiotasmidgenspeck
3.

a foolish or unintelligent person

Example:
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He acted like a complete pinhead when he forgot his wallet at home.
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Only a pinhead would try to fix that without reading the instructions.
Synonym:
idiotmoronduncenitwitfool
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