Is inkhead a common word?

No, it is uncommon. Most people use writer, author, or editor instead.

Is inkhead formal or informal?

It is informal and a little old-fashioned. Use it in playful or literary contexts.

Can I use inkhead in business writing?

Usually no. It sounds too casual for business or academic writing.

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inkhead

/ˈɪŋk.hed/

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noun

A person who writes a lot, especially one who spends much of their time writing or editing. It is informal and sometimes slightly old-fashioned.

He was known as an inkhead in the newsroom.
The editor joked that she was an inkhead.
After work, the inkhead kept writing all night.

Adinary Nuance

Inkhead is more informal and more playful than writer or author. It suggests a person who spends lots of time with words, not necessarily a famous or published writer. Compared with scribe or wordsmith, it sounds less formal and less literary.

In other languages

Vietnamese: người viết lách
Spanish: escritor
Chinese: 写作者
Japanese: 書き手
Korean: 글 쓰는 사람

Etymology

Inkhead is a compound of ink and head. It appeared in English as a playful informal word for someone who writes a great deal.

Common phrases

an inkhead at hearta lifelong inkheadinkhead habits

Synonyms

writer scribe wordsmith

Related words

editor journalist author penman

Frequently asked questions

Is inkhead a common word?: No, it is uncommon. Most people use writer, author, or editor instead.
Is inkhead formal or informal?: It is informal and a little old-fashioned. Use it in playful or literary contexts.
Can I use inkhead in business writing?: Usually no. It sounds too casual for business or academic writing.