as in idiot
a stupid person
he's a meathead, but handy to have around if there's any heavy lifting to be done
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This is not exactly welcome news to Rick Robles (Bobby Cannavale), Anthony’s absolute meathead of a stepfather, a blister on the heel of life.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
More than a ‘big meathead,’ Dan Campbell has resurrected the Lions
A new year means new books.
—Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2024
Then suddenly, with half an hour to go in the day and a 10 minute boat ride still ahead, a 5-pound, 10-ounce meathead erupted on my buzzbait.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 10 July 2024
But now his next appearance with McAfee has become appointment television for people with nothing to do in the middle of the day, and a meathead controversy Rodgers started on that show will continue.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
More than a ‘big meathead,’ Dan Campbell has resurrected the Lions
A new year means new books.
—Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2024
Then suddenly, with half an hour to go in the day and a 10 minute boat ride still ahead, a 5-pound, 10-ounce meathead erupted on my buzzbait.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 10 July 2024
But now his next appearance with McAfee has become appointment television for people with nothing to do in the middle of the day, and a meathead controversy Rodgers started on that show will continue.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
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“Meathead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meathead. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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