meathead

English

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) An ungainly, dull or stupid person; someone who is lazy, disrespectful and/or whose beliefs and philosophies clash with another.
  • (slang) A large, muscular, stupid male, especially an athlete.
  • (military) A member of the .

Etymology

Compound from English meat (solid food, food) + 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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