airhead

¹

[ air-hed ]

noun

1. Slang. a scatterbrained, stupid, or simple-minded person; dolt:

   Even though she's crazy about surfing, she's not the bikini-babe airhead you might think.

airhead

²

[ air-hed ]

noun

1. an area in enemy territory or in threatened friendly territory, seized by airborne troops for bringing in supplies and additional troops by airdrop or landing.

airhead

¹

/ ˈɛəˌhɛd /

noun

1. military an area secured in hostile territory, used as a base for the supply and evacuation of troops and equipment by air

airhead

²

/ ˈɛəˌhɛd /

noun

1. slang.
   a stupid or simple-minded person; idiot

Other Words From

• airheaded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of airhead¹

First recorded probably earlier than 1975–80; air ¹ + head

Origin of airhead²

air ¹ + (beach)head

Word History and Origins

Origin of airhead¹

C20: modelled on beachhead

Origin of airhead²

C20: from air + head

Example Sentences

And in the second act, he has a crucial existential colloquy with Marianne, Rachel Bay Jones’ wealthy airhead, who reveals a surprising amount of depth in a philosophical back and forth with her uncertain confessor.

From Los Angeles Times

And ever since, the epithet has become synonymous with a stereotype of deeply annoying airheads from Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

“You might think they’re airhead WAGs, but these are two sharp, intelligent women.”

From New York Times

The score thrums with the power chords of enlightenment and, in a grace note, Fellner’s supposed airhead lands the script’s most insightful line: “Real love is to be at peace with flawed love.”

From New York Times

And their legal arguments are spit bubbles blown by conceited airheads.

From Washington Post

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