Egghead In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "egghead", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-12-01 02:12

Meaning of Egghead

Synonyms:

bright spark , clever clogs , genius , rocket scientist , walking encyclopedia , child prodigy , brainbox

Egghead informal slang countable noun

A pejorative word for someone who is clever and studious.
 

Hey! Girls, I think you shouldn't look down on her. She has been known as a famous egghead from primary to high school.

Don't you think that eggheads can manipulate the world?.

That egghead came out with a book named "New theory of belief" last month.

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too cool for school

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Used to ask whether the word "funny" is being used to mean "humorous" or "strange"

an easy touch

a person who is easily deceived or manipulated to do something, especially giving someone money.

Grammar and Usage of Egghead

Noun Forms

  • an egghead
  • Eggheads

Origin of Egghead

This term dated back to 1915-1920, egg+head; by analogy with a bald person.

The Origin Cited: dictionary.com .
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