eggheaded

adjective

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

Examples of eggheaded in a Sentence

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 10 Dec. 2024.

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