flathead

/ˈflæθhæd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of screwdriver or a type of fish, such as the flathead chub or the flathead minnow, characterized by a flat head.

“The mechanic used a flathead screwdriver to fix the engine.”

2. noun

A person who is dull or uninteresting.

“He was a bit of a flathead at the party, just standing in the corner.”

Synonyms

  • plodder
  • screwdriver

Antonyms

  • interesting
  • sharp