fathead
word
Definition
A slang insult for someone considered stupid, silly, or not thinking clearly.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mild insult most often used jokingly among friends or siblings. Not extremely offensive but could be rude in serious situations. Similar in tone to 'dummy' or 'goofball'. Rarely used in formal contexts.
Spanish: cabeza hueca - tontoPortuguese (BR): cabeça oca - idiotaPortuguese (PT): cabeça dura - estúpidoChinese (Simplified): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Chinese (Traditional): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफArabic: غبي - أحمق
Example Sentences
Don't be a fathead, just listen to me.
basic
He called his brother a fathead after the mistake.
basic
Stop acting like a fathead in class.
basic
Come on, you fathead, that's not how you fix it!
natural
My little sister can be such a fathead sometimes, but I still love her.
natural
If you keep forgetting your keys, you'll get called a fathead for sure.
natural