What does muttonheaded mean?
Muttonheaded means (British, slang) Being a muttonhead; stupid or foolish..
Muttonheaded
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(British, slang) Being a muttonhead; stupid or foolish..
Example Sentences
“And I suppose you're delighted?” “Of course I am.” “Yes, of course you are! I can well imagine that it's your dearest wish to see that unfortunate muttonheaded girl become the wife of a man who lets off stink bombs in night clubs and pinches the spoons and has had three divorces already and who, if the authorities play their cards right, will end up cracking rocks in Sing-Sing. That is unless the loony-bin gets its bid in first. Just a Prince Charming, you might say.”
Synonyms for muttonheaded
Antonyms for muttonheaded
Related Words
Word Forms
- more muttonheaded
- most muttonheaded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for muttonheaded?
Common synonyms include addlebrained, addlepated, airheaded, bee-brained.
What is the opposite of muttonheaded?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use muttonheaded in a sentence?
“And I suppose you're delighted?” “Of course I am.” “Yes, of course you are! I can well imagine that it's your dearest wish to see that unfortunate muttonheaded girl become the wife of a man who lets off stink bombs in night clubs and pinches the spoons and has had three divorces already and who, if the authorities play their cards right, will end up cracking rocks in Sing-Sing. That is unless the loony-bin gets its bid in first. Just a Prince Charming, you might say.”
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