meathead
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of meathead
Example Sentences
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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
I'd seen them hanging out a number of times, but when he wasn't with Aileen, he was always with the hockey team, and I was beginning to worry he was just another meathead after all.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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