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Definition of meathead

meathead

/ˈmiːt.hɛd/
meat · head
Plural:meatheads
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Adjective:meatheaded
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• noun

1

A stupid, slow-witted, or unthinking person, often stereotyped as someone who prioritizes physical strength or bodybuilding over intellect (informal, derogatory).

Example

"He hated being stereotyped as a clueless meathead just because he spent two hours a day lifting weights at the gym."

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• Nearby Words

meat
meatball
meatgrinder
meathead
meathook
meathooks
meatiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in early 20th-century American slang by combining 'meat' and 'head' to suggest a skull filled with solid flesh rather than brains. The term was widely popularized in the 1970s by the television sitcom All in the Family.

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