screwhead

/ˈskruːhɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

The head of a screw, which is the part that turns to drive the screw into or out of a material.

“The mechanic needed to replace the screwhead to fix the broken engine.”

2. noun

A person who is considered to be eccentric or unconventional, often in a charming way.

“He was a bit of a screwhead, always wearing bright colors and talking about his latest hobby.”

Synonyms

  • eccentric
  • oddball

Antonyms

  • conformist
  • straightlaced