eggheaded

adjective

egg·​head·​ed ˈeg-ˈhe-dəd How to pronounce eggheaded (audio)
ˈāg-
: having the characteristics of an egghead
eggheadedness noun

Example Sentences

a play that appeals mainly to the small body of eggheaded theatergoers

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eggheaded was in 1938

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Cite this Entry

“Eggheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eggheaded. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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