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Fathead

/ˈfæt.hɛd/ · noun

Meaning

(derogatory) An idiot; a fool..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (derogatory) An idiot; a fool.
  2. A cyprinid fish of the Mississippi valley, Pimephales promelas, the black-headed minnow.
  3. A labroid food fish of California; the California sheephead. Semicossyphus pulcher.
  4. A blobfish, Psychrolutes microporos
  5. Any of several species of fish of the genus Cubiceps

Example Sentences

You fathead! You forgot to put the milk in the fridge and now it's spoiled!
‘We were getting a grand shot of a charging rhino when the cameraman got scared and bolted. The fathead!’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does fathead mean?

Fathead means (derogatory) An idiot; a fool..

What is a synonym for fathead?

Common synonyms include dunce, imbecile, lout, nincompoop.

What is the opposite of fathead?

Possible antonyms include genius.

How do you use fathead in a sentence?

You fathead! You forgot to put the milk in the fridge and now it's spoiled!

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