rocks in one's head

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Meaning · English

An inability to think clearly and rationally.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Fancy bringing all the chaplains together at six o'clock on a Friday night in the heart of Sydney. They've got rocks in their head.

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 “rocks in one's head” mean?

An inability to think clearly and rationally.

Is “rocks in one's head” formal or informal?

rocks in one's head is generally slang.