meathead
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of meathead
Example Sentences
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In her review, Times critic Amy Nicholson wrote that “A Minecraft Movie” was “essentially a meathead version of ‘The Wizard of Oz.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
Reacher blends the type of ‘80s and ‘90s action meathead flicks that Gen X and elder Millennials were raised on with a combination of high I.Q. and emotional intelligence.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2024
When sparks fly between him and a hunky meathead — played understated and soulfully by Luke Macfarlane — it’s clear that opposites attract.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
When sparks fly between him and a hunky meathead - played understated and soulfully by Luke Macfarlane - it’s clear that opposites attract.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
“Hey, I asked you a question!” the meathead calls to him.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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