feather-brain en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌfɛ.ðə.ˈbɹeɪ̯n/
Etymology
From feather and brain.
Meanings
- (derogatory, metonymically) A feather-brained or stupid person, especially a woman.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| featherbrains | alternative | lexicographic | |
| feather-brains | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| featherbrain | alternative | lexicographic |
Descendants
Translations (2)
unm mikwëni tëmp (stupid person) · fr cervelle d’oiseau (stupid person)