Definition of "butthead" [butthead]

• Vulgar Slang A person regarded as stupid or inept. (noun)

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• "The term "butthead" hadn't yet entered the public lexicon."
• "For his part, the Ford spokesman took issue with being called a "butthead" by the Firestone spokesman."
• "The jest came during a Tuesday meeting in which Hatch apologized for calling Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker a "butthead" during a moment of frustration about the capital's alleged lack of communication and cooperation during the legislative session."