fatheaded

[fat-hed-id]

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adjective

foolish; fatuous; witless.

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Origin of fatheaded

1500–10, for literal sense; fathead + -ed³

Related formsfat·head·ed·ly, adverbfat·head·ed·ness, noun

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Related Words for fatheaded

simple, thick, dull, boorish, dumb, ignorant, impassive, lethargic, oafish, obtuse, phlegmatic, slow-witted, sluggish, stolid, torpid, doltish, imbecilic, fatheaded

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Historical Examples of fatheaded

To call your Sovereign a fatheaded slob in a newsfac might be considered bad taste, but it isn't illegal.
The Unnecessary Man
Gordon Randall Garrett
Tuppy's fatheaded words were still rankling in my bosom as I went up to my room.
Right Ho, Jeeves
P. G. Wodehouse