meathead
Meathead (noun) means a stupid or dull-witted person, especially one who is large and muscular. Example: “Stop acting like a meathead and think before you speak.”
How to use meathead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn insulting term for someone seen as dumb, often a muscular guy who relies on brawn over brains.
Informal and somewhat derogatory.
Word forms
meatheads plural
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Stop acting like a _____ and think before you speak.
Etymology
A compound of meat and head; popularized in the 1970s by the sitcom All in the Family, where Archie Bunker used it as a nickname for his son-in-law.
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What does “meathead” mean?
The word “meathead” means a stupid or dull-witted person, especially one who is large and muscular. In plain terms, an insulting term for someone seen as dumb, often a muscular guy who relies on brawn over brains.
How do you pronounce “meathead”?
“Meathead” is pronounced MEET-hehd (/ˈmitˌhɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “meathead” in a sentence?
Here is “meathead” used in a sentence: “Stop acting like a meathead and think before you speak.”
What part of speech is “meathead”?
“Meathead” is a noun.
Where does the word “meathead” come from?
The word “meathead” dates back to around 1970. A compound of meat and head; popularized in the 1970s by the sitcom All in the Family, where Archie Bunker used it as a nickname for his son-in-law.