bubblehead

noun — 3 senses

noun

Etymology * From bubble + head. * (diver): Inspired by the shape of the old spun-copper diving helmet.

Slang A stupid person; someone who is empty-headed or oblivious.

I rather enjoyed it, but my niece said Audrey Hepburn was a “bubblehead”.2004, David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas, London: Sceptre (Hodder and Stoughton), →ISBN:

Slang A submariner; bubble-head.

Slang A navy hard hat or salvage diver.

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