Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Dunce's Cap.
Dunce's Cap - as a noun
A cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dunce capfool's capExample Sentences
"The teacher made the misbehaving student wear a dunce's cap in front of the class."
"Back in the old days, students would be publicly humiliated by wearing dunce's caps if they were unable to answer a question."
"The dunce's cap was a symbol of shame and ridicule in many schools."
"Little Tommy felt embarrassed and foolish while sitting alone at his desk wearing a dunce's cap."
"The teacher's punishment for failing to complete the assignment on time was to wear a dunce's cap for the rest of the day."
