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peckerhead

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A dickhead: an unpleasant, stupid or mean person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, derogatory

Examples

  • I dunno what this peckerhead thinks he's doin' but he's about to fall off that bridge.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dickhead

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An electric motor's terminal connection or wiring box.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pecker, T-box, pothead

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From pecker + head, from pecker (“penis”).

From picker + head, alluding to the similarity between the terminal box on a motor and the rotating head of used to pick fruit.