noun
shithead
SHIHT-hehd
Shithead (noun) means (vulgar) A stupid or contemptible person. Example: “Only a shithead would forget something that important.”
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(vulgar) A stupid or contemptible person.
"Only a shithead would forget something that important."
"Unfortunately Todd is a dummy, but what's worse is that Harvey is a shithead."
"Suck my spinning steel, shithead!"
— Bad Taste, spoken by Derek (1987)
"He goes, The world is full of shitheads, Rhea. Don't listen to them—listen to me. And I know that Lou is one of those shitheads. But I listen."
— Jennifer Egan, Ask Me if I Care (2010)
How to use shithead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crude insult for someone stupid or unpleasant.
When to use it
Vulgar slang, avoid in formal settings.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shitheads
Etymology
From shit plus head, modelled after the similar insult dickhead.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for shithead
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What does “shithead” mean?
The word “shithead” means (vulgar) A stupid or contemptible person. In plain terms, a crude insult for someone stupid or unpleasant.
How do you pronounce “shithead”?
“Shithead” is pronounced SHIHT-hehd (/ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “shithead” in a sentence?
Here is “shithead” used in a sentence: “Only a shithead would forget something that important.”
What part of speech is “shithead”?
“Shithead” is a noun.
