addlehead

English

noun
Definitions
  • (colloquial) A foolish or dull-witted person.

Etymology

Compound from English addle (putrid, urine, liquid filth) + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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