Fathead

usgb/ˈfæthˌhɛd/
noun

A foolish or stupid person.

Don't be a fathead; think before you act.
Visual representation of "fathead" - A foolish or stupid person.

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Informal, Slang

big fathead,you fathead,don't be a fathead

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Visual representation of "fathead"
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Metaphor

Refers to foolishness in a light-hearted way

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He acted like a fathead when he forgot the meeting.
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Cultural Reference

Common in humorous contexts

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Her fathead remark made everyone laugh.
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Emotional Connotation

Can be light-hearted or harsh

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Using 'fathead' among friends often implies teasing.
Visual representation of the word "Fathead"

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