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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

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He and his co-writer Michael Bacall have adapted a fairly faithful version of the book, unlike the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger meathead extravaganza.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 13, 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

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