From the 1930's (circa). Refers to a person of questionable intelligence. The size of the brain being given relative size of a human knuckle. Similar to pinhead.
by The Phat Doctor December 27, 2004

by Merrily McCarthy July 17, 2003

by J-Wilk May 21, 2007

Engine produced by the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company from(1936 to 1947). The engine consists of an overhead-valve v-twin design with covers on the valves that resembled knuckles, hence the name of "knucklehead".
by The B-rad October 14, 2006

Don't be a knucklehead you understand what's being said.
by Gerard Irick October 21, 2010

by knuckleheadwittness February 20, 2012

An honors physics student of ability but who lacks the conventional expression of said ability (i.e. homework completion, class appropriateness). May or may not get high grades.
by Pelota January 30, 2010
