Airheaded: meaning, definitions and examples
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airheaded
[ ˈɛrˌhɛdəd ]
personality trait
Airheaded describes a person who is perceived as being unintelligent, scatterbrained, or lacking in common sense. This term often carries a humorous or lighthearted connotation rather than a strictly negative one. An airheaded individual may seem forgetful, absent-minded, or overly carefree, often making them endearing rather than off-putting. The term is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is not fully aware of their surroundings or the seriousness of a situation.
Synonyms
ditsy, forgetful, scatterbrained
Examples of usage
- She always loses her keys; she's so airheaded.
- His airheaded comments during the meeting made everyone laugh.
- Don't be so airheaded; pay attention to what you're doing.
Translations
Translations of the word "airheaded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desatento
🇮🇳 बेवकूफ
🇩🇪 geistig abwesend
🇮🇩 bodoh
🇺🇦 легковажний
🇵🇱 roztrzepany
🇯🇵 ぼんやりした
🇫🇷 tête en l'air
🇪🇸 distraído
🇹🇷 dalgın
🇰🇷 멍청한
🇸🇦 ساذج
🇨🇿 roztržitý
🇸🇰 roztržitý
🇨🇳 心不在焉的
🇸🇮 nepozoren
🇮🇸 óábyrgur
🇰🇿 бос
🇬🇪 ბრიყვი
🇦🇿 axmaq
🇲🇽 despistado
Etymology
The term 'airheaded' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the combination of 'air,' which connotes lightness or lack of substance, and 'headed,' referring to the mind or intellect. Its use in the English language evolved to describe individuals who seem not to think deeply or who have a carefree attitude, often implying that they aren't taking things seriously. Over time, 'airheaded' gained traction in popular culture and is frequently used in the context of humor, particularly in relation to youthful behavior or stereotypes. It serves to capture a notion of light-hearted foolishness, suggesting that while a person may not be particularly practical, they are still likable. This term can also reflect societal attitudes towards intelligence and seriousness, sometimes perpetuating gender stereotypes, often associated with women in media portrayals.