How do you use "Airhead" in a sentence?

She's such an airhead. Don't be an airhead. Total airhead moment.

Airhead

Q: What does "Airhead" mean?

A stupid or vacant person; usually applied to women. 'Airhead' suggests someone's head is full of air instead of brains. Often applied stereotypically to women, particularly blonde women. The term carries sexist connotations.

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Meaning: A stupid or vacant person; usually applied to women.

愚蠢或心不在焉的人；通常用来形容女性。

Una persona estúpida o despistada; generalmente aplicado a mujeres.

バカな人、ぼんやりした人。主に女性に使われる。

머리가 텅 빈 사람, 멍한 사람

'Airhead' suggests someone's head is full of air instead of brains. Often applied stereotypically to women, particularly blonde women. The term carries sexist connotations.

'Airhead'暗示某人的脑袋里装的不是脑子而是空气。常被刻板地用于女性，尤其是金发女性。这个词带有性别歧视的含义。

'Airhead' sugiere que la cabeza de alguien está llena de aire en lugar de cerebro. A menudo se aplica estereotipadamente a mujeres, particularmente a mujeres rubias. El término tiene connotaciones sexistas.

「Airhead」は頭の中が脳みそではなく空気で満たされていることを示唆します。ステレオタイプ的に女性、特に金髪の女性に使われることが多いです。性差別的な意味合いを含みます。

머리가 텅 비어 있거나 멍청해 보이는 사람을 가리키는 미국 속어. 머릿속에 뇌 대신 공기가 가득 차 있다는 뜻을 내포한다.

Examples

She's such an airhead.
她真是个花瓶
Es una cabeza hueca
彼女は本当にバカだ
그녀는 정말 멍청이야.
Don't be an airhead.
别犯糊涂了
No seas cabeza hueca
ぼんやりするな
멍청하게 굴지 마.
Total airhead moment.
完全是犯傻的时刻
Un momento de total despiste
完全にバカな瞬間だった
완전 멍청한 순간이었어.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛəhɛd/

Usage Guide

Context: insult

Tone: dismissive, often sexist

✓ Do Say

Mild insult
温和的侮辱语
Insulto leve
軽い侮辱語
가벼운 모욕어

✗ Don't Say

Often sexist—applied to women unfairly
常被不公平地用于女性，带有性别歧视
A menudo sexista, se aplica injustamente a las mujeres
女性に不公平に使われることが多く、性差別的
여성에게 불공평하게 사용되는 경우가 많아 성차별적이다

Common Mistakes

Carries sexist connotations

Origin & History

American slang from 1970s. Head full of air = no brains. Unfortunately often applied in sexist way to women, reinforcing 'dumb blonde' stereotypes.

Etymology: Air + head (empty head)

First recorded: 1970s America

Cultural Context

Era: 1970s onwards

Generation: Gen X and younger

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: American teen movies

Regional notes: American origin, universal now.

Variations

Airhead

Airhead

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