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Definition of bubblehead

bubblehead

/ˈbʌb.əlˌhɛd/
bub · ble · head

Plural:bubbleheads
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Adjective:bubbleheaded
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1

A foolish, scatterbrained, or empty-headed person (informal).

Example

"The sitcom character was written as a lovable bubblehead who constantly misunderstood simple instructions."


2

American A crew member serving aboard a submarine (military slang).

Example

"Having served on a fast-attack submarine for six years, the veteran proudly referred to himself as a bubblehead."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bubblehead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bubblehead
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