Cabbagehead

/ˈkæbɪdʒˌhɛd/ noun

Definition

An insulting term for a stupid or foolish person; an archaic or dialectal insult.

Etymology

From 'cabbage' (head) plus 'head,' combining to suggest someone with the intelligence or substance of a cabbage—a plant often mocked for being dull.

Kelly Says

Medieval and early modern people were brutally creative with insults using vegetables—'cabbagehead' suggests someone is as useful and intelligent as a literal cabbage, which is pretty harsh!

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