Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dust-head

noun
/ˈdʌstˌhɛd/
Definition
A term used to describe a person who is clumsy or foolish.
Examples
  • She dropped the fragile vase again, proving she really is a dust-head.
  • Despite his intelligence, his dust-head moments often leave everyone in stitches.
Meaning
The term ‘dust-head’ often indicates someone who is airheaded or not very practical. It suggests a lack of common sense or an uncoordinated approach to tasks.
Synonyms
  • scatterbrain
  • airhead
  • fool
  • dimwit