Fathead
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfæt.hɛd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fathead is a noun meaning (derogatory) An idiot; a fool.
Meaning
(derogatory) An idiot; a fool.
More Meanings
- A cyprinid fish of the Mississippi valley, Pimephales promelas, the black-headed minnow.
- A labroid food fish of California; the California sheephead. Semicossyphus pulcher.
- A blobfish, Psychrolutes microporos
- 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!’
Word Forms
- fatheads
Synonyms for fathead
Depending on context, synonyms include dunce, imbecile, lout, nincompoop, zany, jackass.
Antonyms for fathead
Common opposites include genius.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include goof, zany, jackass, goose, cuckoo, fool.
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