empty-headed
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of empty-headed
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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But “no-brainer” takes on a dual meaning when it comes to “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” a laughably cheesy, empty-headed follow-up that makes the mediocre prior film shine in comparison.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
The band’s newer songs, such as the prowling “2001” and delirious “2am,” stretched as empty-headed dance tunes, were anchored by Philippakis’s lively delivery.
From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2022
“You spend half an hour doing this and you get to a very empty-headed place,” he said.
From New York Times • May 31, 2018
He had exactly the right level of empty-headed neediness to play Lost’s ostensible protagonist.
From The Guardian • Jan. 17, 2017
"You witless weed! You empty-headed hamster! You stupid glob of glue!"
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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