bubblehead
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A stupid person; someone who is empty-headed or oblivious.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I rather enjoyed it, but my niece said Audrey Hepburn was a “bubblehead”.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A submariner; bubble-head.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A navy hard hat or salvage diver.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bubblehead” mean?
A stupid person; someone who is empty-headed or oblivious.
Is “bubblehead” formal or informal?
bubblehead is generally slang.