noun
butthead
BUHT-hehd
Butthead (noun) means an annoying or foolish person. Example: “Quit being a butthead and just apologize.”
noun
1
An annoying or foolish person.
"Quit being a butthead and just apologize."
How to use butthead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal insult for someone irritating or dim.
When to use it
Very informal, mild insult, popularized by the cartoon Beavis and Butt-Head.
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Word forms
- Plural
- buttheads
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Etymology
From butt ("backside") plus head.
Synonyms
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What does “butthead” mean?
The word “butthead” means an annoying or foolish person. In plain terms, an informal insult for someone irritating or dim.
How do you pronounce “butthead”?
“Butthead” is pronounced BUHT-hehd (/ˈbʌtˌhɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “butthead” in a sentence?
Here is “butthead” used in a sentence: “Quit being a butthead and just apologize.”
What part of speech is “butthead”?
“Butthead” is a noun.
