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Definition of jughead

jughead

/ˈdʒʌɡ.hɛd/
jug · head
Plural:jugheads
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• noun

1

North American A foolish, stupid, or dull-witted person (informal).

Example

"He felt like a complete jughead after locking his keys inside the running car."

2

American A mule, or an inferior, stubborn, and slow-witted horse (informal).

Example

"The old rancher complained that the stubborn jughead refused to cross the shallow creek."

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• Rhymes for jughead

• Nearby Words

juggernaut
juggle
juggler
jughead
juglans
jugs
jugular

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American slang as a compound of 'jug' and 'head', likening a dense or thick-skulled head to a heavy earthenware jug, or referring to a mule's large head.

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