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muttonhead

American  
[muht-n-hed] / ˈmʌt nˌhɛd /

noun

Informal.

  1. a slow-witted, foolish, or stupid person; dolt.

muttonhead British  
/ ˈmʌtənˌhɛd /

noun

  1. slang a stupid or ignorant person; fool

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • muttonheaded adjective

Etymology

Origin of muttonhead

First recorded in 1795–1805; mutton 1 + head

Example Sentences

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Only a muttonhead would insist that a couple of major journalistic awards instantly translate into editorial excellence for an entire daily newspaper.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2011

“Shamblers don’t talk. Stop being a muttonhead and let me in.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

"And you're a bit of a muttonhead," Sander said mildly.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

Here’s a thing about me: I have always been a complete and utter muttonhead for a clever boy, even when I’m half delirious with pain.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

I rather liked the idea; but the old muttonhead got me up before all the school, and read me such a lecture!

From Try Again or, the Trials and Triumphs of Harry West. A Story for Young Folks by Optic, Oliver

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