meathead

noun

meat·​head ˈmēt-ˌhed How to pronounce meathead (audio)
: a stupid or bungling person

Examples of meathead in a Sentence

Her brother's a real meathead. he's a meathead, but handy to have around if there's any heavy lifting to be done
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Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of meathead was in 1863

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“Meathead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meathead. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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