Egghead
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.
Usage tips
Informal
bookish egghead,academic egghead,out-of-touch egghead
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.
Usage tips
Informal
bookish egghead,academic egghead,out-of-touch egghead
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'egghead' in a light-hearted way among friends.
'He's an egghead, but we love him.'
Pro Tip 2/3Connotation
Be mindful of the pejorative use; it can be seen as insulting.
'I didn't mean to offend; I just thought he was an egghead!'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Ref
In some cultures, being called an 'egghead' might be accepted as a badge of honor; in others, it might sting.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'egghead' in a light-hearted way among friends.
'He's an egghead, but we love him.'
Pro Tip 2/3Connotation
Be mindful of the pejorative use; it can be seen as insulting.
'I didn't mean to offend; I just thought he was an egghead!'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Ref
In some cultures, being called an 'egghead' might be accepted as a badge of honor; in others, it might sting.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'egghead' in a light-hearted way among friends.
'He's an egghead, but we love him.'
Pro Tip 2/3Connotation
Be mindful of the pejorative use; it can be seen as insulting.
'I didn't mean to offend; I just thought he was an egghead!'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural 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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