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Definition of featherhead

featherhead

/ˈfɛð.ɚ.hɛd/
feath · er · head
Plural:featherheads
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Adjective:featherheaded
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featherhead Lexical Profile

featherhead Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A foolish, frivolous, or scatterbrained person who lacks serious thought or judgment.

Example

"Only a complete featherhead would invest their entire life savings into such an obvious scheme."

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• Rhymes for featherhead

• Nearby Words

featherbrained
feathered
feathergrass
featherhead
feathering
featherless
featherlight

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from 'feather' and 'head', figuratively suggesting a mind as light, empty, and easily blown about as a feather.

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