noun, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One of a group of legendary beings, known in parts of Michigan, Ohio, and Connecticut, and generally described as small humanoids with bulbous heads who occasionally emerge from hiding-places to attack people. US
2. 2
   A fool or idiot. Australia, US, derogatory, informal

   "Uncle Gene turned toward Dad. "Let the melonhead laugh. We'll show him, won't we, pard?""

Synonyms

All synonyms

alcatotearseholeasshatassholebayardbeluga

Example

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"Uncle Gene turned toward Dad. "Let the melonhead laugh. We'll show him, won't we, pard?""

Etymology

Compound of melon + head.

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