Meathead

Pronunciation: /miːt.hɛd/

Definitions of meathead

noun a derogatory term for a stupid or foolish person

Example Sentences

A1 My brother is a meathead who loves going to the gym.

A2 The meathead at the gym always lifts the heaviest weights.

B1 I don't like hanging out with meatheads who only talk about working out.

B2 The meathead quarterback led his team to victory in the championship game.

C1 Despite his meathead reputation, he was actually quite intelligent and well-spoken.

C2 The meathead stereotype is often perpetuated in movies and TV shows, but not all athletes fit that mold.

Examples of meathead in a Sentence

formal The coach referred to the player as a meathead due to his lack of strategy on the field.

informal My brother can be such a meathead sometimes, always forgetting where he puts his keys.

slang That guy at the gym is a total meathead, always flexing in the mirror.

figurative Don't be a meathead and rush into decisions without thinking it through.

Grammatical Forms of meathead

• past tense: meatheaded
• plural: meatheads
• comparative: more meatheaded
• superlative: most meatheaded
• present tense: meatheads
• future tense: will meathead
• perfect tense: have meatheaded
• continuous tense: is meatheading
• singular: meathead
• positive degree: meathead
• infinitive: to meathead
• gerund: meatheading
• participle: meatheaded

Origin and Evolution of meathead

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The term 'meathead' originated as a slang term in American English to describe someone who is perceived as being dull-witted or unintelligent, often due to a focus on physical strength or athleticism over intellectual pursuits.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'meathead' has evolved to also encompass individuals who are seen as overly aggressive or lacking in emotional intelligence, in addition to its original connotation of physical strength trumping intellectual abilities.