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airhead - What does it mean?

Definition of 'airhead'

English

Etymology 1

; having one's head filled with air instead of grey matter.

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (pejorative) A silly, foolish or unintelligent person.
  • Synonyms
    * (silly person) bimbo, bubblehead, valley girl, dumb blonde,

    Etymology 2

    , by analogy with ''beachhead, bridgehead, railhead. ''

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A landing area for aircraft for supplying an operation, military or other, usually temporary.
  • (military) An area of hostile territory that has been seized by paratroopers or helicopter-based troops to ensure the further landing of troops and/or materiel.
  • Similar to 'airhead'

    arrayed, arread, aeried, arrowed, awayward, awearied