squarehead

English

/ˈskwɛːhɛd/

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) An honest person; a non-criminal.
  • (slang) A foreigner of Germanic origin, especially a German, Dutch, or Scandinavian person.
  • (slang) A socially conventional or boring person.

Etymology

Compound from English square (grid) + 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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