"chowderheaded" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more chowderheaded [comparative], most chowderheaded [superlative]
Etymology: chowder + headed Etymology templates: {{compound|en|chowder|headed}} chowder + headed Head templates: {{en-adj}} chowderheaded (comparative more chowderheaded, superlative most chowderheaded)
  1. Stupid; foolish; lacking in common sense. Synonyms: stupid, foolish, chowder-headed
    Sense id: en-chowderheaded-en-adj-6zgBq4bA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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