Definition of a doorknob

doorknob

• a moron, a foolish person. May well be regional, as I've heard it in western Canada but not elsewhere.

  He is such a doorknob!

  Last edited on Apr 02 2013. Submitted by Garry S. from Edmonton, AB, Canada on Mar 09 2003.

noun

• a general insult.

  Last edited on Aug 21 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 24 2012.

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