Bighead
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bighead is a noun meaning (countable, colloquial, especially used by children) A person with an inflated opinion of themselves; a conceited or arrogant person.
Meaning
(countable, colloquial, especially used by children) A person with an inflated opinion of themselves; a conceited or arrogant person.
More Meanings
- (countable, colloquial) Any of several species of fish having a large head.
- (uncountable, colloquial) Any of several animal diseases that cause swelling of the head.
Example Sentences
I'm not such a bighead that I think I can do better than Hugh and Hereman at reclaiming the main island.
'But there are too many egos, way too many. I mean bigheads who are sidetracked by stuff away from football.'
He is such a bighead and so lazy that I don't know how far he will go. He can read and write English a little bit and he thinks that is enough for him to know.
Word Forms
- bigheads
- big head
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snotty, snot-nosed, snooty, proud, uppish, persnickety.
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