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
At least that’s the case with “Gettin’ the Band Back Together,” the empty-headed entertainment that opened on Monday at the Belasco Theater.
From New York Times ● Aug. 14, 2018
He had exactly the right level of empty-headed neediness to play Lost’s ostensible protagonist.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 17, 2017
Its empty-headed glee pokes fun at the market-tested positivity of Top 40.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 20, 2015
"You witless weed! You empty-headed hamster! You stupid glob of glue!"
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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