feather headed

feath·er·head

[feth-er-hed]
noun

Origin:
1825–35; feather + head

feath·er·head·ed, adjective
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featherbrain or featherhead (ˈfɛðəˌbreɪn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a frivolous or forgetful person
 
featherhead or featherhead
 
n
 
'featherbrained or featherhead
 
adj
 
'featherheaded or featherhead
 
adj

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Feather headed is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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