swollen head

British  

noun

1. another term for swelled head

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Example Sentences

Korda, who blasts his groundstroke with tremendous power despite his reedy 6-5, 175-pound frame, has exceedingly high standards for athletic performance and a refreshing humility that suggests a swollen head and inflated expectations won’t be among the potential pitfalls ahead.

From Washington Post

A canine lineage that impressive is bound to give any pup a slightly swollen head, which threatens to drive a serious wedge between Scooby and the comparatively insignificant Shaggy.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ll straddle a swollen head, grab it with two hands, then give it a short jerk skyward.

From Washington Times

One required surgery to remove a blood clot to his brain, while the other needed only medication for a swollen head.

From The Guardian

It seemed to be covered in brilliant white laundry but as it trundled past me I saw a grossly swollen head sticking out of the bed sheets.

From BBC