meathead

noun

meat·​head ˈmēt-ˌhed How to pronounce meathead (audio)
Synonyms of meatheadnext
: 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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But the fan who tried to get a reaction from him for social media — and succeeded — should also be embarrassed for behaving like a meathead. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026 Pro wrestling is still considered a lowbrow entertainment—meathead Kabuki, not a night at the opera. Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2026 To see Caleb Williams lean into the rivalry, to see Johnson go full meathead, was invigorating for the local and the NFL, and the league’s fans should be thrilled as well. Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026 Dana Taylor: Of course, not all great film directors began their careers as actors, but Rob Reiner did as meathead in the classic television show 'All in the Family'. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for meathead

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 2 Jun. 2026.

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