egghead
2 synonyms for egghead, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An intellectual or highly educated person, especially one seen as impractical or out of touch.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From egg + head, likely alluding to a bald, egg-shaped head, a stereotype once associated with scholars.
Full origin of egghead →Frequently asked questions
What does “egghead” mean?
The word “egghead” means an intellectual or highly educated person, especially one seen as impractical or out of touch. In plain terms, a somewhat mocking term for a very intellectual or bookish person.
How do you pronounce “egghead”?
“Egghead” is pronounced EHG-hehd (/ˈɛɡˌhɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “egghead” in a sentence?
Here is “egghead” used in a sentence: “The politician dismissed the economists as out-of-touch eggheads.”
What is another word for “egghead”?
Words with a similar meaning to “egghead” include boffin and brain.
What part of speech is “egghead”?
“Egghead” is a noun.
