as in idiot
a stupid person
he's a meathead, but handy to have around if there's any heavy lifting to be done
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Recent Examples of meathead
To that end, Moss found a perfect workout partner and meathead muse back in Des Moines.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Average people might benefit from exceeding the RDA for protein somewhat, while weightlifters, contrary to the meathead stereotype, don’t need a massive amount more.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 May 2025
In a moment that made too much sense, Kreischer was joined by Otis, and both meatheads shared a shirtless hug.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Our feature on the meathead genius of Dan Campbell.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Average people might benefit from exceeding the RDA for protein somewhat, while weightlifters, contrary to the meathead stereotype, don’t need a massive amount more.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 May 2025
In a moment that made too much sense, Kreischer was joined by Otis, and both meatheads shared a shirtless hug.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Our feature on the meathead genius of Dan Campbell.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meathead
Noun
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Choosing to send only one hero per call will also substantially reduce the likelihood of succeeding — if the morons even stand for it.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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Only a moron would cut the funding of an industry that actually brings revenue into the government’s pocket.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So, the parallel thing that I’ve been frustrated by recently is not just calling Trump stupid, but calling Trump voters stupid.—
Drew Broussard
May 22,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2025
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Meathead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meathead. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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