swellhead

[ swel-hed ]
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noun
  1. a vain or arrogant person.

Origin of swellhead

1
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; swell + head

Other words from swellhead

  • swellheaded, adjective
  • swell·head·ed·ness, noun

Words Nearby swellhead

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