Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
egghead
noun
/ˈɛɡˌhɛd/
Definition
A colloquial term for an intellectual, especially one who is viewed as overly academic or bookish.
Examples
- Despite his success in the business world, John always felt like an egghead compared to his friends.
- She considered herself an egghead, always lost in books and academic journals.
- Many people viewed the professor as an egghead, too focused on theory to understand real-life issues.
Meaning
Referring to someone who is very intellectual or studious, often to the point of being impractical or out of touch with everyday matters.
Synonyms
- intellectual
- academic
- brainiac
- nerd
- geek
