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Are "knucklehead" and "bonehead" really mild words? According to someone they are, I just want to "double check" that is that a general opinion.
Are "knucklehead" and "bonehead" really mild words? According to someone they are, I just want to "double check" that is that a general opinion.
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If you really know someone very well, such as a close friend, you could say that and they won't take offense and may laugh. However, it's not a mild word as it can be hurtful to someone and can easily be misunderstood to be very insulting.
bonehead https://www.thefreedictionary.com/bonehead
knucklehead https://www.thefreedictionary.com/knucklehead
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The joke works if you know someone well enough that they won't misunderstand you.
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