noun

butthead

BUHT-hehd

Butthead (noun) means an annoying or foolish person. Example: “Quit being a butthead and just apologize.”

noun

An annoying or foolish person.

"Quit being a butthead and just apologize."

How to Use Butthead

Learner’s notes

In 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.

buttheads plural

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Quit being a _____ and just apologize.

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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.