Airhead
/ˈerhed/noun
A foolish or unintelligent person.
She behaved like a complete airhead and couldn't answer even the simplest question.
Often appears as...
- act like an airhead
- such an airhead
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in informal settings, might be seen as rude or disrespectful in formal conversations.
Don’t call anyone an airhead during a job interview.
Pro Tip 2/3Pejorative Term
It is a negative term implying lack of intelligence, so use it carefully to avoid offending someone.
His teammates jokingly called him an airhead after his silly mistake.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Stereotype
Sometimes used to stereotype women as ditzy or scatterbrained, which is misogynistic.
The movie's character is an airhead blonde, a common sexist trope.
Compare with
cluelessdumbfoolidiotignorantnaivetestupidvacuous
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