wethead

English

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) A person interested in water, such as a swimmer or marine biologist.
  • (slang) A bubblehead, a stupid person.

Etymology

Compound from English wet + 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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