noun
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 notesIn 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.