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
If 2018’s Den of Thieves played like a meathead remake of Michael Mann’s Heat (1995), then the new Den of Thieves 2: Pantera plays like a meathead remake of Michael Mann’s Miami Vice (2006).
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
When the Lions hired Campbell, they were mocked nationally for trusting their team to a meathead.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
This is not exactly welcome news to Rick Robles (Bobby Cannavale), Anthony’s absolute meathead of a stepfather, a blister on the heel of life.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
More than a ‘big meathead,’ Dan Campbell has resurrected the Lions
A new year means new books.
—Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
When the Lions hired Campbell, they were mocked nationally for trusting their team to a meathead.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
This is not exactly welcome news to Rick Robles (Bobby Cannavale), Anthony’s absolute meathead of a stepfather, a blister on the heel of life.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
More than a ‘big meathead,’ Dan Campbell has resurrected the Lions
A new year means new books.
—Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meathead
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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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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Meathead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meathead. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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