Fathead

Pronunciation: /ˈfæthɛd/

Definitions of fathead

noun a stupid or foolish person

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother can be a real fathead sometimes.

A2 Don't be such a fathead and listen to what I'm saying.

B1 She called him a fathead for not understanding the instructions.

B2 I can't believe he said that, what a fathead.

C1 Despite his intelligence, he can act like a fathead in social situations.

C2 The CEO's decision was seen as a fathead move by the board of directors.

Examples of fathead in a Sentence

formal The scientist was frustrated with the fathead who kept interrupting the experiment.

informal I can't believe that fathead forgot to bring the project supplies again.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a fathead who thinks he knows everything.

figurative Her stubbornness made her seem like a fathead, unwilling to consider any other opinions.

Grammatical Forms of fathead

• past tense: fatheaded
• plural: fatheads
• comparative: more fatheaded
• superlative: most fatheaded
• present tense: fathead
• future tense: will fathead
• perfect tense: have fatheaded
• continuous tense: is fatheading
• singular: fathead
• positive degree: fathead
• infinitive: to fathead
• gerund: fatheading
• participle: fatheaded

Origin and Evolution of fathead

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fathead' originated from Middle English, where 'fat' meant foolish or dull-witted, and 'head' referred to a person's mind or intellect.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fathead' evolved to mean someone who is stubborn, obstinate, or stupid, rather than just foolish or dull-witted.