Question
23 January
- Swedish
-
English (US)
Question about English (US)
Is "bonehead" a teasing term? I have seen two movies which include that term and in both of them the word was said in a friendly and teasing way.
Is "bonehead" a teasing term? I have seen two movies which include that term and in both of them the word was said in a friendly and teasing way.
Answers
Read more comments
- English (US)
Yes, I think it is usually used in a light hearted, teasing way.
Highly-rated answerer
- Swedish
Okay, thank you. :) Could it been said seriously as well?
- English (US)
@Babbaaabaa I think anything could be said in a serious way depending on the tone that they use, or mood that they're in. I'm not sure what the context/situation is either.
Highly-rated answerer
- Swedish
Okay, thank you. :) I'm pretty sure the tone was friendly and it was said in the friendly and teasing way. :) The movie was Big hero 6: "I hope you learned your lesson, bonehead". Have you seen it?
- Swedish
And the other was Brother Bear. Same friendly voice :)
- English (US)
@Babbaaabaa Yeah I haven't seen either, but if the voice was friendly then it was probably teasing and lighthearted.
Highly-rated answerer
- Swedish

[News] Hey you! The one learning a language!
Do you know how to improve the way you study a language❓ All you need to do is write a diary in the language you are learning!
With HiNative, you can have a native speaker correct your diary every day✍️✨
With HiNative, you can have a native speaker correct your diary every day✍️✨
Sign up
Newest Questions
- "snowball effect" Do we use this expression only to do with popularity? (Is my question abover ...
- Does it sound natural? Are you the man that I met this morning who looks crusty dusty?
- Because, if you want to say beach (海滩,Chinese) You might say something else, and this happens rea...
- What does it mean when something is very interesting to you
- Q: If you had to limit your bucket list to only one thing, What would it to be? A: I have no...
Topic Questions
- Them or Themselves. Please choose! If you think both are right, you can choose both. 1. Interns...
- Does this sound natural? : Hey, I know you don't have kids, but what do you think if one day y...
- A. For the interview, William borrowed Grandpa's old suit, draped neatly on a hanger. In sente...
- Is it "Which hour was Margaret leaving Paris?" or "What hour was Margaret leaving Paris?"
- "When I get depressed, I always comfort eat. I should stop it." Hello! Do you think the senten...
Recommended Questions