featherhead

noun

feath·er·head ˈfe-t͟hər-ˌhed

: a foolish person : featherbrain

featherheaded

ˌfe-t͟hər-ˈhe-dəd

adjective

too important a diplomatic post to assign to some congenial featherhead

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of featherhead was in 1788

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“Featherhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featherhead. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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