egghead

noun (an egghead, eggheads)

«egghead» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal, often mocking) A very clever person who is interested in study and ideas, sometimes seen as out of touch with real life. tree →
(informal, friendly) A brainy person, a «brainbox». tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday talk, cartoons and the UK TV quiz show «Eggheads»; can be a gentle tease or an insult about being too clever; phrases: «a bunch of eggheads», «egghead scientists».

Examples

(informal) My brother is a real egghead who reads encyclopaedias for fun. tree →
(informal) The eggheads at the university solved the puzzle. tree →
The quiz show «Eggheads» has a team of very clever people. tree →
(informal) Don't call him an egghead just because he likes maths. tree →
(informal) The film's hero is a shy egghead who saves the day. tree →
(informal) «Ask the egghead in our class,» joked Sam, pointing at Priya. tree →

Note

Informal; can be unkind. Similar: brainbox, boffin (UK), nerd, geek. One word.

On Mova

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