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jughead

noun
1
An informal, mildly insulting term for a foolish or stupid person.
"Stop acting like such a jughead and read the instructions."
"He felt like a total jughead after locking his keys in the car again."

How to Use Jughead

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, jokey way of calling someone a fool or dimwit.

When to use it

Informal and a bit dated — you will mostly meet it in older American slang or comics.

Word Forms

jugheads plural

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Etymology

From jug (suggesting an empty, hollow container) plus head — implying someone whose head is as empty as a jug.

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