Buffleheaded

/ˈbʌfəlˌhɛdɪd/ adjective

Definition

Stupid or foolish; having a thick or empty head like a bufflehead duck.

Etymology

Derived from 'bufflehead' (the duck) plus the suffix '-ed,' playing on the bird's comically oversized head to describe someone lacking intelligence.

Kelly Says

This is a delightfully specific insult that combines 'buffalo' (suggesting slowness and bulk) with 'head' to create a vivid image of someone's intellectual capacity—it's more whimsical than truly mean-spirited.

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