2024年3月4日 · ‘Knob’ is commonly used as a playful insult in British English, similar to calling someone a ‘jerk’ or ‘idiot.’ For example, if someone is being annoying or silly, you might playfully say, ‘Stop being such a knob!’

2013年2月28日 · Curiously, however, the book doesn’t shed much light on what it actually means to be a twit. It’s one of those semi-affectionate insults we might throw at a family member or friend who’s behaving in a less than cerebral manner. Synonyms include: wally, berk, prat, numpty, knob-head, nincompoop and tit. 5. Twat

2025年3月4日 · In British slang, the term “knob” is often used as a colloquial reference to someone perceived as foolish or incompetent. It can convey a sense of disdain or mockery, particularly directed at those who act in an arrogant or ignorant manner.

2004年11月1日 · British slang for male genitalia, likely originating from the knobby nature of the end. Can be used as an insult. 'You're such a knob!' 'And then he whipped his knob out.' Get the Knob mug. The name that is given to an individual that is being a complete moron, idiot or dumb-ass. Also lacking in common sense. Bob: Man you see that Lakers game?

2025年3月4日 · According to the Urban Dictionary, ‘knob’ can refer to: A vulgar term for a foolish person, often used in British slang. Part of male genitalia; a colloquial reference to the penis. A term of affection, often used among friends in a light-hearted manner.

2024年1月29日 · Knob “Knob” is another very common slang insult in Britain. Again, it’s not quite as intense in its connotations and one that is very often used playfully. At the same time, it can easily be a proper and offensive insult, too, that you would use for someone who has annoyed, insulted, or offended you in some way.

2023年8月9日 · Knob. Meaning: An idiot or unpleasant person; also a euphemism for the male genitalia. Origin: Old English “cnob”, meaning a round handle. Usage: “Don’t be such a knob.” (Depending on the context, be cautious with its usage.) Knickers. Meaning: Women’s underwear.

2017年9月22日 · Read on to unravel the mystery (and learn how to tell someone to F off in proper British English—using the Queen’s accent, naturally). N.B. these are not always dictionary translation of words, but rather a Brit’s take on them. Nitwit: silly, or foolish, person—she’s such a nitwit. He’s a knob: he’s a dick/idiot. Dick: an idiot.

2025年1月2日 · knob (third-person singular simple present knobs, present participle knobbing, simple past and past participle knobbed) (intransitive) protrude furnish or produce with a knob, knobble (British, slang, vulgar, transitive, of a man) To have sex with.

2017年11月27日 · Knob: Penis, jerk, idiot, dork. We call someone who’s a jerk a dick, but knob seems to be a more general insult for anyone you don’t like. Prat: Dumbass, idiot. Don’t feel like one if you don’t know this word. But it’s always nice to know when you’re being insulted.