Knothead

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A cartoon boy who is Woody Woodpecker's nephew and often gets into trouble

proper noun
/ˈnɒtˌhɛd/

: Knothead

Knothead is always getting into trouble.

Examples

Don't Knothead!
As a child, she loved watching Knothead get into mischief with his sister Splinter.
The vintage lunchbox featured a colorful image of Knothead and Woody Woodpecker.
Many fans remember Knothead as a playful and energetic character from classic cartoons.
In the animated series, Knothead often gets into amusing situations with his uncle Woody Woodpecker.
Knothead is known for his playful antics that entertain audiences of all ages.
Fans of the show love how Knothead adds humor to every episode with his silly remarks.

Surface Forms

Knothead main

Morphology

Knothead = knot + head (opaque) = knot + head

Although formed from 'knot' + 'head', as a proper name for a cartoon character the referent is arbitrary and not predictable from the components.

Etymology

Knothead combines two simple English words: knot (a hard, round part in wood) and head ('person'). A helpful way to remember the name is to think of Woody Woodpecker and a knot in wood—the name playfully suggests a 'wood' nephew who is a bit silly, which fits the cartoon character.