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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.

Hypernyms

  • Intellect
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