airhead

[ˈɛrˌhɛd]

airhead Definition

a foolish or stupid person, especially one who is not interested in serious ideas or matters.

Using airhead: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "airhead" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I can't believe I dated such an airhead for so long.

  • Example

    He's a total airhead when it comes to politics.

  • Example

    She's always been an airhead, never taking anything seriously.

airhead Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for airhead

Phrases with airhead

  • a woman with blonde hair who is perceived as being foolish or unintelligent

    Example

    The movie portrayed the female lead as a typical blonde airhead.

  • space cadet

    a person who is absent-minded, forgetful, or easily distracted

    Example

    He's such a space cadet, always forgetting his keys and phone.

  • bubblehead

    a person who is naive, gullible, or lacking intelligence

    Example

    Don't listen to him, he's a bubblehead who falls for anything.

Origins of airhead

from 'air' + 'head', meaning a head filled with air or nothing

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Summary: airhead in Brief

An 'airhead' [ˈɛrˌhɛd] is a foolish or stupid person, especially one who is not interested in serious ideas or matters. It is often used to describe someone who is absent-minded or forgetful. Synonyms include 'fool', 'idiot', and 'numskull'. Phrases like 'blonde airhead' and 'bubblehead' use 'airhead' to denote someone who is perceived as foolish or naive.