muttonhead
Americannoun
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Origin of muttonhead
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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
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
"And you're a bit of a muttonhead," Sander said mildly.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
He felt personally aggrieved and unconsciously held his muttonhead companion responsible for it.
From The Son of the Wolf by Jack London
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