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airhead

noun (1)
air·​head | \ -ËŒhed How to pronounce airhead (audio) \

Definition of airhead

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: an area in hostile territory secured usually by airborne troops for further use in bringing in troops and matériel by air

airhead

noun (2)

Definition of airhead (Entry 2 of 2)

: a mindless or stupid person

Other Words from airhead

Noun (2)

airheaded \ -​ËŒhe-​dÉ™d How to pronounce airheaded (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of airhead

Noun (1)

circa 1943, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1971, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for airhead

Noun (1)

air entry 1 + -head (as in beachhead)

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