dickwad

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Meaning · English

A contemptible person; a fool.

Register: derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I get dickwad in there wantin' to play wheel of fortune so I can find out their supplier!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dickwad” mean?

A contemptible person; a fool.

Is “dickwad” formal or informal?

dickwad is generally derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar.