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Meaning of featherbrain
A person who is considered to be foolish or lacking in good sense.
Etymology of featherbrain
The word "featherbrain" originated in the mid-17th century, from the idea that a brain as light as a feather is incapable of serious thought.
Historically, the term has been used to describe someone who is perceived as lacking in intelligence, common sense, or sound judgment.
Synonyms
airhead
scatterbrain
dingbat
ditz
space cadet
goofball
simpleton
numbskull
dimwit
nitwit
twit
featherhead
muddlehead
blockhead
dunderhead
nincompoop
numskull
buffoon
foolish
silly
ridiculous
absurd
idiotic
mindless
brainless
foolishness
stupidity
denseness
absurdity
ridiculousness
silliness
Definitions
- A person with a light, frivolous, or empty mind.
- * A person who is considered to be foolish or lacking in good sense.
Usage Examples
- She's such a featherbrain, always forgetting where she put her keys.
- * He's a featherbrain for investing all his money in that risky scheme.