jughead
word
Definition
A slang, often playful or mildly insulting term used to call someone foolish or not very smart. It can also refer to the comic character Jughead Jones.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mildly insulting; often playful when used among friends. More common in American English, especially referencing the 'Archie' comics character. Rare in serious conversation.
Spanish: cabeza de chorlito - tontoPortuguese (BR): cabeça-dura - toloPortuguese (PT): cabeçudo - patetaChinese (Simplified): 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 笨蛋Hindi: मूर्खArabic: غبي
Example Sentences
Don't be such a jughead—think before you act!
basic
He called his friend a jughead for breaking the window.
basic
My brother can be a real jughead sometimes.
basic
Stop acting like a jughead and listen to what I'm saying.
natural
Everyone thought it was funny when she called her brother a jughead at the dinner table.
natural
You forgot your keys again? What a jughead!
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