Egghead

usgb/ˈɛɡhɛd/
noun

A person who is very studious or highly intellectual, often at the expense of practical skills or common sense.

He’s such an egghead; he spends all his time reading and has no idea how to fix a car.
Visual representation of "egghead" - A person who is very studious or highly intellectual, often at the expense of practical skills or common sense.

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Informal

bookish egghead,academic egghead,out-of-touch egghead

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Context

Use 'egghead' in a light-hearted way among friends.

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'He's an egghead, but we love him.'
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Connotation

Be mindful of the pejorative use; it can be seen as insulting.

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'I didn't mean to offend; I just thought he was an egghead!'
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Cultural Ref

In some cultures, being called an 'egghead' might be accepted as a badge of honor; in others, it might sting.

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