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muttonhead

Syllabification: (mut·ton·head)
Pronunciation: /ˈmətnˌhed/
Definition of muttonhead

noun

informal or dated
  • a dull or stupid person (often used as a general term of abuse).

Derivatives

muttonheaded

adjective

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