shithead
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A stupid or contemptible person.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Unfortunately Todd is a dummy, but what's worse is that Harvey is a shithead.
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 person who uses the drug cannabis.
Register: slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shithead” mean?
A stupid or contemptible person.
Is “shithead” formal or informal?
shithead is generally derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar.