释义 |
soft-head2 [f. soft a. + head n.1] One who has a soft head; hence, in mod. use, a silly or stupid person; a simpleton. (Cf. next.)
1650Bulwer Anthropomet. 22 The Brasilians' Heads..are as hard as the wood that growes in their Country,..and when they will injure any white Man, they call him soft-head. c1872Hartley's Yorks. Ditties Ser. ii. 64 Shoo must be a poor little softheead. 1892Manning Pastime Papers 86 To be treated as dreamers, enthusiasts or soft⁓heads. |