Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pointy-head
noun
/ˈpɔɪnti hɛd/
Definition
A term used to describe someone who is overly intellectual, often perceived as being out of touch with practical matters.
Examples
- The teacher referred to the pointy-head student as someone who always had their nose in a book.
- He’s a real pointy-head; he spends all his time reading instead of enjoying life.
- The pointy-heads in the meeting didn’t grasp the practical implications of the project.
Meaning
Pointy-head refers to a person who is considered to be excessively studious or a bookworm, often lacking common sense or practical skills.
Synonyms
- Intellectual
- Bookworm
- Egghead
- Brainiac
