fatheaded

[ fat-hed-id ]

adjective

1. foolish; fatuous; witless.

Other Words From

• fatheaded·ly adverb
• fatheaded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fatheaded¹

1500–10, for literal sense; fathead + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Tuppy's fatheaded words were still rankling in my bosom as I went up to my room.

From Project Gutenberg

To call your Sovereign a fatheaded slob in a newsfac might be considered bad taste, but it isn't illegal.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• dull
• simple
• thick