Fathead
(noun)
- A person who is regarded as stupid or foolish.
- A fish species (Pimephales promelas) native to North America, also known as the Tuffy, Humpy, or Bullhead Minnow.
Origin:
Unknown origin, first attested in 1795-1805, .
Examples:
- He was too much of a fathead to realize he was wrong.
- He was considered by many as a fathead, a person who never listens to others' advice.
- The fathead minnow is a small, hardy fish that can be found in many North American rivers and streams.
- Fathead minnows are an important food source for many larger fish species.
- Fathead minnows are easy to keep in an aquarium, and are a popular choice for beginners.