- This term is mostly used among African American males in the southeastern part of the United States. It is a word that has become more popular in the past decade. It is mostly used in a jokingly manner between friends. The term is a way to make fun of your friends and is taken very lightly. It is a term that is mostly used in the city of Atlanta.
Headass
adjective compounding; other word formation type
A derogatory term for a person whose constant social faux pas, obnoxious mannerisms, unrealistic expectations and general ineptitude render them bothersome to an inordinate degree.
Etymology : The word is the combination of two words: head and ass. The definition of head is just the part of your body where you brain is located. Another definition of head could be the start of something or be the most important. Ass could refer to a donkey or someone’s backside. The combination of the two words are most peculiar as the two different definition do not correlate with the definition of headass.
Source : : “She so headass. Like she doesn’t even know what she’s talking about”. Conversation with friend. 11/12/2019.
Last modified: 12 December 2019