Definition
A large, strong, and rather dimwitted person.
Origins
An allusion to the practice of some large primates of walking on all fours with their knuckles close to the ground.
In Context
- "Mickey was wide receiver on the St. Rita Football Team in 2007—a big strapping, robust south side knuckle dragger and chick magnet."
- "The scientists were frustrated by the constant need to have knuckle draggers following them like mother hens."
Also Said As
- Neanderthal