meathead Meaning & Definition
What Does Meathead Mean?
Meathead is a noun that means An ungainly, dull, or stupid person; someone who is lazy, disrespectful, and/or whose beliefs and philosophies clash with those of another. It can also mean A large, muscular, stupid man, especially an athlete.
Meathead at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmitˌhɛd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | brute and jock |
| Plural | meatheads |
Meathead Definition (Noun)
- An ungainly, dull, or stupid person; someone who is lazy, disrespectful, and/or whose beliefs and philosophies clash with those of another.
- A large, muscular, stupid man, especially an athlete.
Gary was a hulking meathead who, when he wasn't playing football, was either hunting, fishing or getting drunk and rowdy in some topless bar.
- A member of the Canadian Forces Military Police.
Noun
- An ungainly, dull or stupid person; someone who is lazy, disrespectful and/or whose beliefs and philosophies clash with another.
- A large, muscular, stupid male, especially an athlete.
Gary was a hulking meathead who, when he wasn't playing football, was either hunting, fishing or getting drunk and rowdy in some topless bar.
Synonyms of Meathead
Meathead synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Meathead
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Meathead in a Sentence
Gary was a hulking meathead who, when he wasn't playing football, was either hunting, fishing or getting drunk and rowdy in some topless bar.
Word Forms & Grammar
meathead (plural meatheads)
Origin of Meathead
From meat + head. The term meathead is often said to come from the popular sitcom All In The Family (first aired 1971), wherein main character Archie Bunker uses the nickname to address his son-in-law Michael Stivic, but there are numerous earlier attestations of the word, some as early as 1863.[1]
How Do You Say Meathead?
The standard pronunciation of meathead is //ˈmitˌhɛd//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Meathead
What part of speech is meathead?
Meathead is a noun.
What is another word for meathead?
You can replace meathead with words such as brute and jock. See the full list of meathead synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of meathead?
The plural of meathead is meatheads.