Squarehead

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈskwɛːhÉ›d/

Origin

From square + head.

Full definition of squarehead

Noun

1. (slang) An honest person; a non-criminal.
2. (slang) A foreigner of Germanic origin, especially a Scandinavian person.
• 1982, Lawrence Durrell, Constance, Faber & Faber 2004 (Avignon Quintet), p. 771:The squarehead bent his chin to his breast and said, ‘Very well. In an hour.’

Usage notes

Squarehead is a literally-translated derogatory term used by French-Canadians to describe English-Canadians. Can be used in a good-natured way between friends. Kind of the opposite of "Frog".