eggheaded

[ eg-hed-id ]

/ ˈɛgˌhɛd ɪd /

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adjective Slang: Usually Disparaging.

of or befitting an egghead.

RELATED WORDS

good, wise, bold, brilliant, agile, shrewd, slick, nimble, bright, brainy, canny, astute, quick, sharp, crafty, resourceful, smart, ingenious, inventive, talented

Nearby words

eggcrate, eggcup, eggdrop soup, egger, egghead, eggheaded, eggler, eggleston, eggleston, edward, eggnog, eggplant

Origin of eggheaded

First recorded in 1915–20; egghead + -ed³

Related formsegg·head·ed·ness, noun

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