What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
featherbrain
Example
I forgot my keys again, I can be such a featherbrain sometimes. [featherbrain: noun]
Example
He's a featherbrain when it comes to math, he can never seem to get the answers right. [featherbrain: adjective]
airhead
Example
I can't believe I left my phone at home, I'm such an airhead. [airhead: noun]
Example
She's an airhead when it comes to geography, she can't even name the continents. [airhead: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Airhead is more commonly used than featherbrain in everyday language, especially in American English. However, both words are not commonly used in formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between featherbrain and airhead?
Neither featherbrain nor airhead are formal words and are best used in informal settings. They are both considered slightly insulting and should be used with caution.
