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mushhead

American  
[muhsh-hed, moosh-] / ˈmʌʃˌhɛd, ˈmʊʃ- /

noun

Slang.

  1. a stupid person.

Etymology

Origin of mushhead

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; mush 1 + head

Example Sentences

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Well, do you know, I really believe his conscience is troubling him—the mushhead!

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