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airhead
1[ air-hed ]
/ ˈɛərˌhɛd /
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noun
Slang. a scatterbrained, stupid, or simple-minded person; dolt: Even though she's crazy about surfing, she's not the bikini-babe airhead you might think.
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Other definitions for airhead (2 of 2)
airhead2
[ air-hed ]
/ ˈɛərˌhɛd /
noun
an area in enemy territory or in threatened friendly territory, seized by airborne troops for bringing in supplies and additional troops by airdrop or landing.
Origin of airhead
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British Dictionary definitions for airhead (1 of 2)
airhead1
/ (ˈɛəˌhɛd) /
noun
military an area secured in hostile territory, used as a base for the supply and evacuation of troops and equipment by air
Word Origin for airhead
C20: modelled on beachhead
British Dictionary definitions for airhead (2 of 2)
airhead2
/ (ˈɛəˌhɛd) /
noun
slang a stupid or simple-minded person; idiot
Word Origin for airhead
C20: from air + head
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