melonhead
melonhead · melonheads
One of a group of legendary beings, known in parts of Connecticut, Michigan, and Ohio,…One of a group of legendary beings, known in parts of Connecticut, Michigan, and Ohio, generally described as small humanoids with bulbous heads who occasionally emerge from hiding-places to attack people.
Meaning
2 senses(US)One of a group of legendary beings, known in parts of Connecticut, Michigan, and Ohio, generally described as small humanoids with bulbous heads who occasionally emerge from hiding-places to attack people.
(Australia, US, derogatory, informal)A fool or idiot.
Origin
Compound of melon + head.Compound of melon + head.
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