Muttonheads

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A term used to describe individuals who are perceived as foolish or inept; often implying a lack of intelligence or common sense; can refer to people acting in a stubborn or obstinate manner
2. An informal expression highlighting the foolishness or ignorance of certain individuals; suggests a degree of silliness or absurdity in behavior or thought; applicable to people displaying a lack of discernment
3. A derogatory label for those regarded as dim-witted or slow to understand; characterized by behaviors that are deemed imprudent or nonsensical; typically used humorously or lightheartedly

Etymology: "Muttonheads" is simply the plural of "muttonhead," a dim-witted person, formed from "mutton" (cooked sheep meat) and "head." The compound is a straightforward one: the sheep's head is the image, and the sense of a stupid person grows from the older notion of sheep as proverbially dull, unlike the meat it becomes on the table.

Synonyms: fools, dullards, simpletons, blockheads, nincompoops

Antonyms: geniuses, intellects, wits, smarties, thinkers