noun
egghead
EHG-hehd
Egghead (noun) means an intellectual or highly educated person, especially one seen as impractical or out of touch. Example: “The politician dismissed the economists as out-of-touch eggheads.”
noun
1
An intellectual or highly educated person, especially one seen as impractical or out of touch.
"The politician dismissed the economists as out-of-touch eggheads."
"Just because some of you eggheads spend half your life in college don't mean you've got any monopoly on good common sense."
— Guy McCord pseudonym; Mack Reynolds, The Common Man (1963)
How to use egghead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA somewhat mocking term for a very intellectual or bookish person.
When to use it
Informal and often mildly dismissive or teasing.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like egghead.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- eggheads
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The politician dismissed the economists as out-of-touch _____.
Etymology
From egg + head, likely alluding to a bald, egg-shaped head, a stereotype once associated with scholars.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for egghead
See all rhymes for 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.
