noun
butthead
BUHT-hehd
noun
1
An annoying or foolish person.
"Quit being a butthead and just apologize."
How to Use Butthead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal insult for someone irritating or dim.
When to use it
Very informal, mild insult, popularized by the cartoon Beavis and Butt-Head.
Word Forms
buttheads plural
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Etymology
From butt ("backside") plus head.