What is another word for featherbrain?
Pronunciation: [fˈɛðəbɹˌe͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Featherbrain is a slang term that describes a person who is considered silly or lacking in intelligence. There are several synonyms that can be used to express the same meaning. These include airhead, goofball, nincompoop, ditz, scatterbrain, and dolt. The word featherbrain derives from the notion of a bird's brain being small and lacking in intelligence, therefore someone with a featherbrain is considered to be similarly lacking in smarts. These synonyms are often used in a lighthearted and humorous way, but it is important to use them with tact and avoid causing offense.
