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Definition of Fathead
1. Noun. A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.
Generic synonyms: Fool, Muggins, Sap, Saphead, Tomfool
Derivative terms: Goof, Goofy, Goosey, Goosy, Zany, Zany
Definition of Fathead
1. n. A cyprinoid fish of the Mississippi valley (Pimephales promelas); -- called also black-headed minnow.
Definition of Fathead
1. Noun. (derogatory) An idiot; a fool. ¹
2. Noun. (zoology) A cyprinoid fish of the Mississippi valley, ''Pimephales promelas'', the black-headed minnow. ¹
3. Noun. (zoology) A labroid food fish of California; the redfish. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fathead
1. a dolt [n -S] - See also: dolt
Medical Definition of Fathead
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Fathead
Literary usage of Fathead
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1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"The fathead minnow Pimephales prometas is quite sensitive to toxic agents.
Six days before exposure to lunar material, a spill of sodium hypo- chlorite in ..."
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