noun
airhead
AIR-hehd
noun
1
An informal, mildly insulting term for a foolish or unintelligent person.
"Don't be such an airhead — read the instructions first."
How to Use Airhead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slang insult for someone seen as silly or empty-headed.
When to use it
Informal and mildly derogatory.
Word Forms
airheads plural
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Etymology
From "air" plus "head," suggesting someone whose head is filled with air rather than sense.