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to act like a brickhead

to act like a brickhead

9.9
To ignore good advice and behave foolishly
  • idiom
  • Offensive
translation icon : hacer el idiota
  • She told him to stop acting like a brickhead and just apologize.

Examples

  • If you continue to act like a brickhead, you'll never solve the problem.

  • Don't act like a brickhead when someone offers you good advice.

  • Don't act like a brickhead during the meeting!

  • Tom, stop acting like a brickhead!

  • If you act like a brickhead, no one will take you seriously.

  • He always tends to act like a brickhead when things don't go his way.

  • Don't act like a brickhead and ignore everyone's suggestions.

Synonyms

to be a buffoon
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
2 8.1

To act in a silly, embarrassing way to make people laugh

is more about stubborn or obstinate behaviour than ridiculing actions
to act like a putz
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
1 9.9

To behave in a silly or clumsy way

shows stubbornness or resistance rather than just inept action
to play silly buggers
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
1 9.9

Act in a foolish, annoying way instead of being serious

is stubbornly refusing to change rather than merely distracting
to be a tosser
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
1 9.9

To behave in a rude, stupid way

is more about stubborn refusal than just informal foolishness
to be a berk
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
1 9.9

To act in a foolish way

emphasises stubbornness or obstinacy rather than casual foolishness
to act like a dingus
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

To behave in a foolish, clumsy way that makes people laugh

is stubborn in behaviour rather than only foolish or clumsy
to act like a clodpole
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

To behave in a foolish and clumsy way

shows stubborn refusal or obstinacy rather than mere clumsiness
to act like a dipstick
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

To behave foolishly or clumsily

adds stubbornness or obstinate attitude beyond simple clumsiness
to act like a doylem
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

Behave in a silly, clumsy way

emphasises stubborn behaviour rather than simply acting clumsy
to act like a buffoon
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
6.8

Behave in a silly, clumsy way to make people laugh at you

is stubborn and resisting rather than seeking attention by silliness
to act like a dodo
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.3

To behave foolishly and show little common sense

adds stubborn refusal to change rather than simple cluelessness
to act like a dumbo
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.6

Behave in a silly or foolish way

shows stubborn behaviour rather than only being stupid
to be a booby
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

Act in a silly or stupid way

implies stubbornness or obstinacy rather than mere silliness
to act like an airhead
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
8.6

To behave in a silly way without thinking when nervous or tired

focuses on stubborn behaviour rather than lack of thought
to act like a booger brain
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

To behave in a silly and immature way

is stubborn or obstinate rather than primarily immature
to act like a dingleberry
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

To behave in a silly or annoying way

is stubborn and resistant rather than mainly annoying
to act like a scally
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

To behave in a silly, rude way and break rules

is stubborn and obstinate rather than mainly irresponsible
to act like a barmpot
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

To behave in a silly or wild way that makes people laugh

is stubbornly fixed in behaviour rather than merely eccentric
to act like a tosser
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

To behave rudely or foolishly in a way that annoys others

shows stubbornness or refusal to change rather than poor judgment
to act like an assmunch
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

Behave in a rude, annoying, and foolish way toward other people

is stubborn and unyielding rather than primarily obnoxious
to act like an arseface
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

To behave in a rude and annoying way

focuses on stubborn behaviour rather than mainly causing annoyance
to act like an asshat
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

Behave in a rude and stupid way

is stubborn or obstinate rather than chiefly contemptible
to act like a douchecanoe
vsto act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9

Behave rudely and selfishly and annoy other people

is stubbornly resistant rather than merely extremely irritating

Antonyms

intelligently
28 3.7

In a smart way that shows good sense

flexibly
2 3.7

In a way that changes or adapts easily to different situations

How Foolish

to act like a dumbo
  • Offensive
9.6
to act like a brickhead
  • Offensive
9.9
to act a fool
  • Informal
3 8.0
to be silly
88 2.1

Surface Forms

act like a brickhead infinitive
acted like a brickhead past
acted like a brickhead past participle
acting like a brickhead present participle
acts like a brickhead third person singular

Morphology

act + like + a + brickhead

The construction 'act like a ...' is compositionally transparent, but 'brickhead' is not a standard lexical item; its meaning must be inferred from the metaphorical combination 'brick' + 'head' (suggesting hard‑headedness or stupidity). A B1 learner who knows 'brick' and 'head' could plausibly guess this insulting sense, but because the compound is rare and relies on a creative metaphor rather than a conventional pattern, the meaning is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Act like a brickhead gives a clear picture: imagine a brick for a head — hard and not moving — so someone does not listen or change. That's why it means 'to act silly or stubborn'.