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Meathead - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A meathead is a slang term for someone who is perceived as unintelligent or overly muscular with little intellect, often used humorously or insultingly to describe a person focused on physical strength rather than mental ability.

meathead

/ˈmiːtˌhɛd/ /ˈmiːtˌhɛd/

Definition:

A stupid or foolish person, often implying a lack of intelligence or thought.

Synonyms:

idiot, dunce, dimwit, blockhead

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

genius, intellectual, sage

Common Collocations:

act like a meathead, typical meathead behavior, call someone a meathead

Derivatives:

meatheaded (adj), meatheadedness (n)

Usage Tips:

Use "meathead" informally to describe someone acting thoughtlessly; avoid in formal contexts due to its derogatory tone.

Common Phrases:

muscle-bound meathead, dumb as a meathead, meathead move

Etymology:

Originated in the 1970s from "meat" (slang for body) + "head," implying brawn over brains.

Examples:

  • 1. He's such a meathead for forgetting his keys again.
  • 2. Don't be a meathead—read the instructions first!
  • 3. The coach called him a meathead after he missed the play.
  • 4. She rolled her eyes at his meatheaded comment.

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