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Fuckhead
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a despicable, stupid, or thoroughly unpleasant person
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
What is the origin of the term "fuckhead" and how is it used?
"Fuckhead" is a vulgar English insult that appeared in the mid-20th century, formed by combining the profanity "fuck" with "head" to label someone as completely contemptible or stupid. The imagery suggests that the person's head—or by extension their mind—is dominated by fuckery, stupidity, or unpleasantness. It is used in informal speech, often in anger or ridicule, across English-speaking countries. The term is clearly derogatory and offensive, targeting a person's character or intelligence, and is not neutral or reclaimed.
Examples
Some fuckhead keyed my car just for parking in front of his house.
