airhead

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[ air-hed ]
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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.

Origin of airhead

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First recorded probably earlier than 1975–80; air1 + head

Other words from airhead

  • airheaded, adjective

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Other definitions for airhead (2 of 2)

airhead2
[ 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.

Origin of airhead

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British Dictionary definitions for airhead (1 of 2)

airhead1

/ (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

Origin of airhead

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C20: modelled on beachhead

British Dictionary definitions for airhead (2 of 2)

airhead2

/ (ˈɛəˌhɛd) /


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

Origin of airhead

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C20: from air + head

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