gristlehead
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A stupid person.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Most bull riders are what you call gristleheads," says Mike Lee, 23, who has won $2 million in five years of riding. "If you're intelligent, you wouldn't do it."
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).
Common questions
What does “gristlehead” mean?
A stupid person.
Is “gristlehead” formal or informal?
gristlehead is generally slang.