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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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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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