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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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Definition 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.
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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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