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meathead

American  
[meet-hed] / ˈmitˌhɛd /

noun

Slang.
  1. blockhead; dunce; fool.


Etymology

Origin of meathead

First recorded in 1940–45; meat + head

Example Sentences

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Hess’ take on Minecraft is essentially a meathead version of “The Wizard of Oz.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

Yet Travolta lets us see that Tony, unlike his meathead buddies, is a thinker.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2022

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