noun

jughead

Jughead (noun) means an informal, mildly insulting term for a foolish or stupid person. Example: “Stop acting like such a jughead and read the instructions.”

noun

An informal, mildly insulting term for a foolish or stupid person.

"Stop acting like such a jughead and read the instructions."

"He felt like a total jughead after locking his keys in the car again."

How to use jughead

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, jokey way of calling someone a fool or dimwit.

When to use it

Informal and a bit dated — you will mostly meet it in older American slang or comics.

Word forms

jugheads plural

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Etymology

From jug (suggesting an empty, hollow container) plus head — implying someone whose head is as empty as a jug.

Rhymes for jughead

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jughead” mean?

The word “jughead” means an informal, mildly insulting term for a foolish or stupid person. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, jokey way of calling someone a fool or dimwit.

How do you use “jughead” in a sentence?

Here is “jughead” used in a sentence: “Stop acting like such a jughead and read the instructions.”

What part of speech is “jughead”?

“Jughead” is a noun.

What is the meaning of jughead?

"jughead" (noun) means an informal, mildly insulting term for a foolish or stupid person.