Egghead (Noun)
Meaning
An intellectual; a very studious and academic person; "in spite of her love of reading she denied being an egghead".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He was labeled an egghead by his peers due to his affinity for solving complex math problems in his free time.
- As a child prodigy, she was often referred to as an egghead for entering college at the age of 12.
- The teacher, known for her vast knowledge of literature, was teased by her colleagues for being an egghead.
- In spite of her love of reading she denied being an egghead, claiming she just enjoyed learning for fun.
- His egghead persona often intimidated his friends, who couldn't keep up with his constant discussions on philosophy and politics.